Which of the Following Represents the Proper Way for a Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the proper way for a nurse to administer an oral capsule?

• A) Tell the patient to swallow it whole.
• B) Pierce it with a needle and squeeze into the mouth.
• C) Crush and dilute it in warm water.
• D) Tell the patient to chew it completely.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, crucial for decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in emotional regulation, pain processing, and cognitive functions.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced in the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the production of cortisol from the adrenal gland.