When applying a topical nitroglycerin ointment, the nurse will:
1. massage it thoroughly into the skin.
2. squeeze it onto the applicator paper and place it on the skin.
3. apply it to the medial aspect of the thigh.
4. shave the skin prior to application.
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The correct number of inches of medication is squeezed onto the applicator paper as a small rib-bon. The applicator paper is then laid on top of the skin where the medication is to be applied.
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The nurse is measuring a client's vital signs. The data collected would be considered:
a. subjective. c. irrelevant. b. objective. d. secondary.
A 9-year-old girl is newly diagnosed with asthma. The nurse plans to teach her about triggers related to her diagnosis. The best approach for this child would be to
A) play a diabetic allergy trivia game with her. B) show her a video about allergic-reactions planning. C) give her a list of foods she cannot have. D) have the doctor teach her this information.
While talking with a patient with severe depression, a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact. The patient's chin lowers to the chest while the patient looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?
a. Nonverbal communication b. A message filter c. A cultural barrier d. Social skills
As a nursing assistant you will find many cultural differences among coworkers and patients and it is best to?
A) Keep an open mind. B) Do not make snap judgments. C) Do not bias your expectations before you get more facts. D) all of the above