The Physician Ordered a Loading Dose of Medication for the Client;

question 5

Multiple Choice

The physician ordered a loading dose of medication for the client; it is to be followed by a lower dose. When the client receives the lower dose, she says to the nurse "I think my doctor made a mistake; my medication dose is too low." What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "You had a larger dose initially so that the medication would work more quickly."
• B) "Giving a larger dose initially will reduce the chance of side effects."
• C) "We always give medications this way; the doctor did not make a mistake."
• D) "The initial dose shortened the half -life, so the medication would work more quickly."

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Definitions:

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