Assisting with self-administered medications
1. a medication bottle says, “1-2 tablets by mouth every 4-6
hours as needed for pain. the client is experiencing severe
pain. you can
a. give them 3 tablets
b. give them 2 tablets now and 2 more in 3 hours
c. question if they are really in severe pain
d. give them tylenol instead
e. none of the above

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