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jasdeep_brar

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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.

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer a deep IM injection to a client. Which site is suited for a deep IM injection?
 
  a. Abdomen
  b. Dorsogluteal
  c. Deltoid
  d. Vastus lateralis


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recede

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The dorsogluteal site is suited for deep IM or Z-track injections.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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