The Physician Orders a Medication to Be Given Via the Buccal

question 15

Multiple Choice

The physician orders a medication to be given via the buccal route.What instructions should the nurse provide to the client prior to taking the medication?

• A)The tablet should be crushed and given in either pudding or applesauce.
• B)The tablet is placed in the oral cavity between the gum and the cheek.
• C)The tablet is placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve slowly.
• D)This drug should be applied directly to the skin.

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