Question

The nurse just completed a refresher course on parental drug administration. Which statement by the nurse indicates that teaching was effective?

a) "Reconstitution is a sealed glass cylinder of parenteral medication with an attached needle."
b) "Reconstitution is a glass or plastic container of parental medication with self-sealing rubber stopper."
c) "Reconstitution is the process of adding liquid, known as diluent, to a powered substance."
d) "Reconstitution is a sealed glass drug container that must be broken to withdraw the medication."

Answer 1

The nurse's effective statement is option C, which accurately explains the process of reconstitution in parental drug administration.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement by the nurse that indicates effective teaching is option C: "Reconstitution is the process of adding liquid, known as diluent, to a powdered substance."

This statement accurately explains the process of reconstitution, which is a common practice in parental drug administration. When a medication is in a powdered form, it needs to be mixed with a liquid (the diluent) to form a solution that can be administered intravenously or via other parental routes.

By mentioning this process, the nurse demonstrates a good understanding of reconstitution, which is an essential skill in drug administration.