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Title: Which information provided by the nurse is most important to include when teaching a patient about ...
Post by: oelara on Jan 25, 2018
Which information provided by the nurse is most important to include when teaching a patient about the use of an EpiPen?
 
  a. Hold the syringe at a 45-degree angle against the skin.
  b. Monitor the expiration date of this medication.
  c. After using the EpiPen, lie down for 1 hour.
  d. Place the syringe in a cartridge prior to using.


Title: Which information provided by the nurse is most important to include when teaching a patient about ...
Post by: oalfaya on Jan 25, 2018
ANS: B
It is important to monitor the expiration date of this medication on a regular basis. The syringe is held perpendicular to the skin. The patient should go to the emergency department after use of an EpiPen. Placing the syringe into a cartridge is not accurate for use of an EpiPen.