Exam 8: Enteral Administration

Which nursing action(s)would be appropriate when administering a disposable enema? (Select all that apply.)

An adult patient is to receive 10 mL of cough syrup at 0800.The nurse can prepare to administer this medication in a(n): (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication in tablet form to a patient.In administering this medication,the nurse will encourage the patient to:

Which medications are provided in dried,powdered form compressed into small disks?

Oral drug administration includes which principle(s)? (Select all that apply.)

NG medication administration includes which principle(s)? (Select all that apply.)

Which route of administration would be ordered by the healthcare provider if a patient is vomiting?

Which receptacle(s)is/are commonly used in the hospital with pediatric oral medications? (Select all that apply.)

After entering the patient's room to administer oral medications,which action will the nurse take first?

Which data will the nurse document when administering a PRN oral pain medication to a patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is administering an oral medication to a 90-year-old patient who has difficulty swallowing pills.One of the medications to be administered is a spansule type capsule.What nursing consideration(s)should be applied in this case? (Select all that apply.)

Which type of lubricant would the nurse use to administer a rectal suppository?

Which action by the nurse is appropriate when administering enteric coated tablets?

When assessing aspirated stomach contents,the nurse notes the color to be green with sediment.The nurse is aware that this most likely represents ___________ fluid.

Which is a characteristic of medication administration via the rectal route?

In which position would the nurse place a patient before the administration of an enteral feeding?