A patient is prescribed nitroglycerin ointment. What technique does the nurse use to avoid experiencing side effects from this drug?
a. Squeezes the ointment onto the special paper
b. Cleanses the skin before applying the drug
c. Rotates the drug application skin sites
d. Wears a pair of disposable gloves
D
Common side effects of nitroglycerin ointment include hypotension and headaches. When a nurse is administering this drug, if his or her skin comes into contact with this drug as it is squeezed onto the special lined paper, these side effects may develop. Wearing gloves prevents skin contact with the drug and the risk for side effects.
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