A home health nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient has been prescribed magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide (Maalox) 30 mL PO to alleviate symptoms. However, the patient does not have any calibrated medication measuring devices at home. The nurse must instruct the patient on how to measure the dose using ordinary household measuring devices accurately. How will you instruct the patient to measure the dose using ordinary household measuring devices? Fill in the blanks. Record your answer to the nearest whole number. Answer : ____ tbsp.

A home health nurse is caring for a 72-year-old patient with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The patient has been prescribed magnesium hydroxide/aluminum hydroxide (Maalox) 30 mL PO to alleviate symptoms. However, the patient does not have any calibrated medication measuring devices at home. The nurse must instruct the patient on how to measure the dose using ordinary household measuring devices accurately. How will you instruct the patient to measure the dose using ordinary household measuring devices? Fill in the blanks. Record your answer to the nearest whole number. Answer : ____ tbsp.

Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement

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