A patient with severe heart failure is discharged with a prescription for nitroglycerin ointment. What technique do you teach the patient's spouse to use to avoid experiencing side effects when applying this drug?
a. Squeeze the ointment onto the special paper.
b. Cleanse the skin before applying the drug.
c. Rotate the drug application skin sites.
d. Wear a pair of disposable gloves.
ANS: D
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The nurse provides discharge patient teaching for a patient with an external skeletal fixation device on a leg fracture. What does the nurse include in patient teaching?
a. Increase your intake of vitamins and red meat to heal the bone more quickly. b. Notify the healthcare provider if there is a change in the color of the pin site drai-nage. c. Cleanse the pin site once in the morning and before bed with mild soap and water. d. Increase the speed at which you ambulate around the house to prepare for increased physical activity.
Because of the nursing shortage, not many registered nurses are fired; however, there are some reasons for which nurses are terminated immediately, such as:
a. Tardiness b. Personnel reduction c. Falsification of records d. Withdrawn behavior
The medication order for UFH is for 80 units/kg of body weight. How does the nurse interpret this order?
a. Appropriate dose for the continuous IV infusion b. Higher than expected dose for the initial IV bolus c. Appropriate dose for the initial IV bolus d. Appropriate dose for maintenance therapy