A nurse is planning care for a client who has angina and a new prescription for nitroglycerin
ointment. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
• Massage the ointment into the skin.
• Apply the ointment in a thick layer.
• Cover the administration area with plastic wrap.
• Spread the ointment in a 10 cm² (4 m²) area.
Best Answer:
Cover the administration area with plastic wrap.
,A nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin skin test to a client who has had an exposure
to tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
• Inject 0.3 to 0.5 mL of the solution.
• Massage the site following the injection.
• Select an injection site that is free of scar tissue.
• Hold the needle at a 30° angle during injection.
Best Answer:
Select an injection site that is free of scar tissue
,A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has a prescription for
furosemide. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to
include in the teaching?
• "This medication increases your risk for hypertension."
• "Avoid potassium-rich foods in your diet."
• "Take each dose of medication in the evening before bed."
• "Drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication."
Best Answer:
"Drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication."
, A nurse is caring
for a client who has hyperthyroidism and a new prescription for urinary retention. The nurse
should identify that hyperthyroidism is a contraindication for which of the following medications?
• Sildenafil
• Finasteride
• Bethanechol
• Alfuzosin
Best Answer:
Bethanechol
ointment. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
• Massage the ointment into the skin.
• Apply the ointment in a thick layer.
• Cover the administration area with plastic wrap.
• Spread the ointment in a 10 cm² (4 m²) area.
Best Answer:
Cover the administration area with plastic wrap.
,A nurse is planning to administer a tuberculin skin test to a client who has had an exposure
to tuberculosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
• Inject 0.3 to 0.5 mL of the solution.
• Massage the site following the injection.
• Select an injection site that is free of scar tissue.
• Hold the needle at a 30° angle during injection.
Best Answer:
Select an injection site that is free of scar tissue
,A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has a prescription for
furosemide. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to
include in the teaching?
• "This medication increases your risk for hypertension."
• "Avoid potassium-rich foods in your diet."
• "Take each dose of medication in the evening before bed."
• "Drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication."
Best Answer:
"Drink a glass of milk with each dose of medication."
, A nurse is caring
for a client who has hyperthyroidism and a new prescription for urinary retention. The nurse
should identify that hyperthyroidism is a contraindication for which of the following medications?
• Sildenafil
• Finasteride
• Bethanechol
• Alfuzosin
Best Answer:
Bethanechol
