Medical, OB/GYNPregunta 63 de 100
The most important consideration before giving any oral medication or glucose is:
a.The patient can swallow and protect their airway
b.The patient's age only
c.The room temperature
d.The patient's insurance status
Explicación
Anything given by mouth requires the patient to be able to swallow and protect the airway to prevent choking or aspiration. An unresponsive patient should not receive oral medications.
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