A nurse is applying nitroglycerin ointment to a client. When applying medication topically, what is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Apply medication liberally.
b. Avoid contact of the medication with the nurse's skin.
c. Massage the area.
d. Have client apply medication.
ANS: B
Because this medication is topically absorbed, contact with the nurse's skin may cause the nurse to feel the effects of the medication.
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a. Use a positive and matter-of-fact approach to care. b. Include the patient in decision making about her care. c. Be aware of nonverbal behaviors when providing care. d. Focus on the task when an unpleasant task must be done. e. Focus matter-of-fact statements on positive aspects of patient healing.
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A) the patient problem C) the nursing diagnosis B) the potential complication D) the medical diagnosis
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