The Nurse Is Preparing a Small Amount of Medication for Oral

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a small amount of medication for oral administration.Which nursing action is essential?

• A)Draw up the medication in a syringe with a large-gauge needle.
• B)Measure the medication at the top of the meniscus.
• C)Label the syringe with the medication name,amount,and route.
• D)Dilute the medication with water before measuring.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Stimulation

Refers to the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps control bodily functions when at rest, such as stimulating digestion or reducing heart rate.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the body that respond to chemical changes, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Renin Release

A physiological process involving the secretion of the enzyme renin by the kidneys, which plays a critical role in blood pressure regulation and electrolyte balance.

Chemoreceptor Mechanism

The chemoreceptor mechanism is a physiological process involving receptors that detect changes in chemical concentrations, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, and mediate corresponding responses.