The nurse preceptor is discussing sublingual medications with a newly hired nurse. Which of the following statements indicates the newly hired nurse correctly understands the reason for this type of administration?a. “The client will develop fewer side effects when the sublingual medication is under the tongue.”b. “Sublingual medications are more potent, absorb faster, and do not have to go through the liver.”c. “A sublingual medication begins to dissolve under the tongue then is swallowed to prevent oral sores.”d. “Sublingual medications are easy to swallow once liquified to prevent difficulty swallowing.”
[Answered]: The nurse preceptor is discussing sublingual…
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