,ADVANTAGES
Most convenient
Usually least expensive
Safe, does not break skin barrier
Administration doesn’t cause stress
DISADVANTAGES
Inappropriate for clients with nausea and vomiting
Unpleasant taste
Inappropriate when gastrointestinal tract has less
motility
Inappropriate for client who cannot swallow or is
unconscious
Cannot be used before certain diagnostic procedures
Drug may discolor teeth , irritate gastric mucosa, can
be aspirated by seriously ill client
,
Most convenient
Usually least expensive
Safe, does not break skin barrier
Administration doesn’t cause stress
DISADVANTAGES
Inappropriate for clients with nausea and vomiting
Unpleasant taste
Inappropriate when gastrointestinal tract has less
motility
Inappropriate for client who cannot swallow or is
unconscious
Cannot be used before certain diagnostic procedures
Drug may discolor teeth , irritate gastric mucosa, can
be aspirated by seriously ill client
,