The nurse is preparing to apply nitroglycerin ointment to a client with hypertension. The nurse first should:
a. obtain a baseline blood pressure five minutes after applying a dose.
b. select a site and clean the skin for the ointment application.
c. tape the paper securely to the skin with hypoallergenic tape.
d. remove the previous ointment dose and wipe the ointment off the skin.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not the first of the steps listed.
B Incorrect: This is not the first of the steps listed.
C Incorrect: This is not the first of the steps listed.
D Correct: The first of these steps is to remove the previous dose and clean any remaining ointment off to prevent client receiving more than the prescribed dose when that next dose is applied.
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