The Nurse Is Noting an Order for a Medication to Be

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is noting an order for a medication to be given TID. Which times will the nurse plan to administer the medication to the patient?

• A) 9 A.M., 1 P.M., 5 P.M. and 10 P.M.
• B) 9 A.M. and 9 P.M.
• C) 9 A.M., 1 P.M. and 5 P.M.
• D) Nightly before the patient goes to sleep

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