A patient is to receive nitroglycerin ointment, 1 inch STAT, for elevated blood pressure. What must be done before giving this drug?
a. Shave the hair off the patient's chest.
b. Place the patient on a heart monitor.
c. Put on a pair of disposable gloves.
d. Measure the dose directly on the patient's skin.
ANS: C
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