Exam 7: Percutaneous Administration

When applying nitroglycerin topically,which nursing intervention is correct?

The nurse is preparing an otic solution.When instructing the patient in regard to area of administration,the nurse will explain that the solution will be placed:

Which dressings would be appropriate to use for treating wounds with exudates? (Select all that apply.)

What is the rationale for the nurse applying gentle pressure to the inner corner of the eyelid after instilling eyedrops?

Which effect would be important for the nurse to address when teaching a patient about the overuse of nose drops?

Where would the nurse apply nitroglycerin ointment on a male patient?

Where does the nurse correctly administer ophthalmic medication?

A patient has an infected wound with large amounts of drainage.Which type of dressing would the nurse use?

The nurse is instructing a patient to use a corticosteroid inhaler.Which statement by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

What is the appropriate nursing action when administering a vaginal suppository?

A patient with metastatic cancer is being admitted for pain control.Which action will the nurse perform in administering a transdermal patch?

Which is an accurate nursing action when treating a patient's rash with a lotion?

Which action(s)will the nurse perform when preparing to administer a topical medication? (Select all that apply.)

Why are sublingual and buccal medications rapidly absorbed?

Which nursing assessment accurately describes the results of an intradermal skin test?

Which action will the nurse perform when doing a wet to dry dressing every 4 hours on a patient with a deep wound?

Which order(s)would be examples of percutaneous medication administration? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is teaching a patient about nitroglycerin ointment.Which is an advantage of this form of the medication?

Which medications must be sterile?

Where will the nurse administer a medication that was ordered to be given sublingually?