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newbem

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A nurse is to administer nitroglycerin ointment to a client. It is essential that the nurse FIRST:
 
  a. squeeze the dosage on the medication measuring strip
  b. take the client's apical pulse
  c. remove the current strip and clean the site before applying new ointment in another site
  d. ask the client about any episodes of angina before applying new ointment

Question 2

A nurse is to administer eardrops to an adult client. In which direction should the nurse pull the pinna?
 
  a. upward and outward c. down and outward
  b. down and back d. upward and back


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gabrielle_lawrence

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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When administering ointments, such as nitroglycerin, to prevent the risk of overdose or toxicity, remove the current strip and clean the site before applying new ointment in another site.

Answer to Question 2

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When administering eardrops to an adult, pull the pinna upward and outward. For a child under 3 years of age, pull the pinna down and back.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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