ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A provider prescribes a sublingual medication for a client who has an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Administer the medication under the client's tongue. Sublingual medications are designed to be absorbed directly through the mucous membranes under the tongue. This route bypasses the gastrointestinal tract and provides rapid absorption into the bloodstream. Dissolving the medication in water and giving it through the NG tube (
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A) may alter the drug's intended absorption mechanism. Requesting an oral formulation (
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B) may not be necessary if the sublingual form is available. Administering the crushed medication through the NG tube (
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D) may not be appropriate as it could lead to inconsistent dosing and potential complications.
Therefore, administering the medication under the client's tongue is the most appropriate action in this scenario.
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