The Nurse Provides Care for a Patient Diagnosed with Myasthenia

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse provides care for a patient diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) . Which is the priority when administering the prescribed dose of pyridostigmine (Mestinon) ?

• A)Administering the medication on awakening in the morning
• B)Monitoring the patient for increased secretions
• C)Administering the medication 30 to 60 minutes before each meal
• D)Teaching the patient not to crush or chew the sustained-release form of medication

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