Administering Oral Medications
Reassess the patient's pain in 30 to 40 minutes.
The nurse has provided a patient with a prn oral analgesic that may be repeated as needed every 6 to 8 hours. What is the most appropriate follow-up action to ensure appropriate pain management?
Establish whether the medications may be taken with orange juice.
The nurse is preparing to administer several oral medications when the patient says he would like to take his pills with orange juice. What is the nurse's best response?
Ask the patient to open his mouth after swallowing each tablet.
A patient with a history of nighttime confusion is to receive several oral medications at bedtime. What is the best way for the nurse to ensure that the patient has swallowed the medication?
Place the capsule in a spoonful of the patient's applesauce.
How might the nurse safely administer an extended-release capsule to a patient with dysphagia?
"Please make sure the patient has plenty of fresh water to take with her pills."
Which statement or question best illustrates the nurse's understanding of the role of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in administering oral medications?
