What Should the Nurse Instruct Her Patient to Do When

question 29

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse instruct her patient to do when she or he is administering a buccal medication?

• A) Hold the medication under the tongue.
• B) Swallow the medication after 30 seconds.
• C) Chew the medication before swallowing.
• D) Hold the medication against the cheek membranes.

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