Exam 16: Administering Topical Medications

The nurse delivers the smallest size droplet for inhalation of medication.When documenting this action,which term will the nurse use?

The nurse is teaching the client to use a metered-dose inhaler.Which information will the nurse provide to the client?

Which nursing action is inappropriate when applying a transdermal medication patch?

The nurse receives a written order for ophthalmic medication to be administered OU to an adult client.Which action by the nurse when administering this medication is the most appropriate?

The nurse is preparing to administer an opthalmic medication.Which step is critical for the nurse to perform when administering this type of medication?

When administering otic drops,which action by the nurse when pulling the pinna is the most appropriate?

The nurse has just taught the client the proper use of the daily maintenance inhaler.Which statement made by the client indicates appropriate understanding of the teaching session?

The nurse is administering rectal acetaminophen to a toddler-age client.The suppository is most easily inserted when the nurse completes which items?

After the nurse instructs the client on the proper use of nasal spray,which statement made by the client indicates an appropriate understanding of the teaching session?

The nurse is administering nasal drops to treat the eustachian tube.Which position will the nurse place the client in when administering the drops?

The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)is assisting the nurse with topical medications.Which actions by the UAP are not appropriate?

The nurse is administering a vaginal cream.After inserting the applicator and administering the cream,which instruction will the nurse provide to the client?

The nurse is acting as medication nurse for the unit.How often will the nurse document medication administration?

The nurse pours normal saline over the client's eye to wash out particles.Which phrase will the nurse use when documenting this procedure?