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Zoey63294

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When applying a topical nitroglycerin ointment, the nurse will:
 
  1. massage it thoroughly into the skin.
  2. squeeze it onto the applicator paper and place it on the skin.
  3. apply it to the medial aspect of the thigh.
  4. shave the skin prior to application.

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A patient asks the nurse why she needs a booster of tetanus toxoid after she cut her finger, since she already had a shot when she was a child. The nurse would tell the patient, It is needed for:
 
  1. active immunity.
  2. natural immunity.
  3. protective antibodies.
  4. passive immunity.



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Answer to Question 1

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The correct number of inches of medication is squeezed onto the applicator paper as a small rib-bon. The applicator paper is then laid on top of the skin where the medication is to be applied.

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Some diseases require periodic booster injections of vaccine to keep the antibody level high enough to protect the patient.




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


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Gracias!

 

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