Question

A nurse is assessing a client to determine if it is appropriate to administer a prescribed medication via the oral route. which information indicates that the nurse should ask the primary health care provider for a change in routes? (select all that apply)

a. nausea
b. unconsciousness
c. gastric suctioning
d. emergency situation
e. difficulty swallowing

Answer 1

A nurse should ask the primary health care provider for a change in routes if the patient experiences nausea, unconsciousness, gastric suctioning, emergency situation, or difficulty swallowing.

Step-by-step explanation:

When assessing a client to determine the appropriate route for medication administration, the nurse would need to consider several factors. In this case, the nurse should ask the primary health care provider for a change in routes if the patient experiences nausea, is unconscious, is undergoing gastric suctioning, or is in an emergency situation. Additionally, difficulty swallowing indicates that the oral route may not be appropriate.

An unconscious patient would not be able to take medication orally, and gastric suctioning may interfere with the absorption of oral medication. In emergency situations, intravenous or intramuscular administration of medication may be preferred. If a patient experiences difficulty swallowing, alternative routes, such as intravenous or intramuscular, may need to be considered.