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tiara099

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on: Jul 24, 2018
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.


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mathjasmine

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is important in preventing nosocomial infections.
B Incorrect: This is important in preventing the client from receiving more than the prescribed amount.
C Correct: Because ointment can remain on the tube especially around the cap, gloves should be donned before any contact with the ointment occurs.
D Incorrect: This would not protect the nurse from self-administration during preparation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The beta-adrenergic blocker should be administered first.
B Correct: The beta-adrenergic blocker should be administered first.
C Incorrect: The beta-adrenergic blocker should be administered first.
D Incorrect: The beta-adrenergic blocker should be administered first.


tiara099

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
:D TYSM

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