The Patient Is to Receive a Medication Via the Sublingual

question 30

Multiple Choice

The patient is to receive a medication via the sublingual route.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A)Placing the medication under the tongue
• B)Crushing the medication before administration
• C)Offering the patient a glass of orange juice after administration
• D)Using sterile technique to administer the medication

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