The Patient Is Receiving a Sustained-Release Capsule for His Cardiac

question 22

Multiple Choice

The patient is receiving a sustained-release capsule for his cardiac condition. The patient tells the nurse there is no way he can swallow such a large pill. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "Let me contact your physician to see if a change can be made."
• B) "Place the capsule on the back of your tongue, and drink a full glass of water."
• C) "I will open the capsule and sprinkle the contents over some applesauce for you to eat."
• D) "It may be difficult, but try to swallow the capsule as it is the best medicine for your heart condition."

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Definitions:

Mental Image

A representation in a person's mind of a sensory experience without the stimulus being present.

Momentary Memory

Refers to the very brief storage of sensory information in the memory system, also known as sensory memory.

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Information processing that occurs subconsciously and without the need for conscious attention or control.

Working Memory

A mental system with restricted capability tasked with holding information briefly for the purposes of processing and altering it.