A nurse is administering a routine oral tablet to an alert patient. Which action is safest after placing the tablet in the patient's mouth?
Correct answer: A. Offer water and confirm the tablet is swallowed
- A. Offer water and confirm the tablet is swallowed
- B. Leave the tablet at the bedside for later use
- C. Ask the patient to chew every tablet before swallowing
- D. Mix the tablet with food without checking its formulation
Explanation
Offering water and confirming swallowing helps ensure that the prescribed dose is actually taken. Leaving medication at the bedside risks missed or incorrect use, while chewing or mixing may alter medicines that must remain intact.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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