Which of the Following Instructions Should You Give to a Patient

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following instructions should you give to a patient whom you are about to assist with administering epinephrine?

• A) Insert the mouthpiece and inhale deeply as you depress the canister.
• B) I am going to inject medication into your thigh.
• C) Open your mouth and lift your tongue so I can spray this medication under your tongue.
• D) This is not pleasant tasting, but it is important that you drink all of it.

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