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melly21297

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When teaching clients about applying nitroglycerin ointment, the nurse should include:
 
  a. the patch should be removed after 12 hours.
  b. the ointment is gently rubbed into the skin.
  c. the measured ointment side of the paper is placed against the client's skin.
  d. the measurement paper is taped securely in place with adhesive tape.

Question 2

The nurse teaching clients using vasodilators should include:
 
  a. Double the next dose if you have forgotten to take a dose.
  b. You should rise and change position slowly.
  c. Take the medication before getting out of bed in the morning.
  d. Do not take these drugs with dairy products.


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morganmarie791

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

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Applying nitroglycerin ointment does not use a patch.
B Incorrect: The ointment should not be rubbed into the skin.
C Correct: This represents appropriate client teaching.
D Incorrect: Hypoallergenic tape should be used.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The dose should not be doubled without instructions from the health care provider.
B Correct: The client should rise and change positions slowly, because of the risk of postural hypotension.
C Incorrect: The client should not take the medication before rising in the morning, because of risk of postural hypotension.
D Incorrect: These medications can be taken with dairy products.


melly21297

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


morganmarie791

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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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