When preparing to administer a nitroglycerin ointment dose to the client, the nurse does which action to prevent self-administration of the ointment?
a. wash hands before handling the ointment tube.
b. remove previous dose patch from client.
c. put on clean gloves before handling the ointment tube.
d. ask client to self-administer the nitroglycerin ointment.
Question 2
The client is prescribed both a beta-adrenergic blocking agent and a vasodilator. The nurse:
a. administers both agents together.
b. administers the beta-adrenergic blocker first.
c. asks the health care provider which should be administered first.
d. administers the vasodilator first.