Why are sublingual and buccal medications rapidly absorbed?

The nurse determines that an elderly patient’s IV of D50.2 NS with 20 mEq KCl at 75 mL/hr is running 3 hours behind. After determining the IV site is patent, what action will the nurse take?

Which nursing action is accurate when administering parenteral medication?

Which action(s) by the nurse can foster patient responsibility for adhering to the therapeutic regimen? (Select all that apply.)

What is the definition of cumulative effect of a drug?

The nurse has determined that the pain medication given to a patient an hour ago has been effective. The nurse is using which step of the nursing process?

Which of the following is indicative of myocardial infarction?

Which is a characteristic of medication administration via the rectal route?

What carries oxygen-poor blood away from the heart?

Which medication order requires nursing judgment and means “administer if needed”?