Where will the nurse administer a medication that was ordered to be given sublingually?
a. Between the molar teeth and cheek
b. Below the skin surface
c. Under the tongue
d. Into the conjunctival sac
ANS: C
The sublingual area is underneath the tongue. Between the molar teeth and cheek is the buccal area. Medication administered below the skin surface is intradermal administration. The conjunctival sac is between the eyelids and eyeball.
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