Which of the following practices should the nurse teach a patient to follow when the patient is applying topical medication?
A. Avoid applying medications directly on to dressings
B. Use a tongue blade whenever the patient's skin integrity allows
C. Avoid covering skin regions that have topical medication in place
D. Apply a layer of medication that is just thick enough to ensure coverage
Answer: D. Apply a layer of medication that is just thick enough to ensure coverage
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a. State the problem b. Tell what is needed c. State the client's allergies d. Relate the client's background
The roles of the state boards of nursing can include:
a. overseeing schools of nursing within the states. b. enforcing the individual state's nurse practice acts. c. disciplining nurses. d. all of the above.
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A) Caput succedaneum B) Plagiocephaly C) Craniosynostosis D) Cephalohematoma
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