A patient is to receive nitroglycerin ointment, 1 inch STAT, for elevated blood pressure. What must the nurse do before giving this drug?
a. Shave the hair off the patient's chest.
b. Place the patient on a heart monitor.
c. Put on a pair of disposable gloves.
d. Measure the dose directly on the patient's skin.
C
In general, the nurse should always put on disposable gloves before giving a transdermal drug. A common side effect of nitroglycerin ointment is headache. This side effect can affect the nurse if he or she gets it on the skin.
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a. 6.2 to 10.25 mg/day b. 12.3 to 20.5 mg/day c. 10.8 to 18 mg/day d. 59.4 to 99 mg/day
The nurse concludes that additional instruction is not necessary after the patient demonstrates understanding that protein, minerals, iron, and fat combine to:
a. regulate body processes. b. provide energy. c. build and repair tissue. d. restore body function.
The idea that the final stages of cognitive development are characterized by thinking in abstract, logical, analytical, and creative ways was developed by ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Serum albumin and total protein b. Serum electrolytes and blood glucose c. Neutrophil and platelet counts d. Amylase and lipase