Standard precautions are not necessary when administering which type of drug?
a. eye ointment c. topical medication
b. oral capsule d. rectal suppository
B
Because secretions are produced by the skin and mucous membranes, the nurse should always implement standard precautions by wearing gloves when applying a topical drug. Standard precautions are used when eye care and medications are being administered because of the potential contact with bodily secretions. The nurse should follow standard precautions when administering rectal suppositories. The nurse does not need to follow standard precautions when administering an oral capsule.
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1) Family 2) Functional 3) Community 4) Psychosocial
____ and ____ continue to be prevalent in the United States as a consequence of the overall economy and changes in government assistance programs and taxes
a. Uninsured; racism c. Elderly population; poverty b. Racism; homelessness d. Poverty; homelessness