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Title: During a nurse's assessment of a clinic patient, the patient asks if it is important to read OTC ...
Post by: rriueiei on Jan 24, 2018
During a nurse's assessment of a clinic patient, the patient asks if it is important to read OTC medication instructions. Which represents the nurse's best answer?
 
  a. It's all right if you don't read the instructions, because the drugs are safer.
  b. Chemicals in the product might pose a risk.
  c. There isn't much for you to read on these OTC product labels.
  d. Reading isn't important if the product is purchased from a pharmacy.


Title: During a nurse's assessment of a clinic patient, the patient asks if it is important to read OTC ...
Post by: KMyers77 on Jan 24, 2018
ANS: B
Hidden chemicals are used for various purposes in OTC products. Consumers who have an allergy or intolerance to even small doses of these products may not be aware of the risk unless they read the label. All labels of all OTC products must be read carefully.


Title: During a nurse's assessment of a clinic patient, the patient asks if it is important to read OTC ...
Post by: rriueiei on Jan 24, 2018
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