Nitroglycerin Ointment Application Requires What Special Handling and for What

question 22

Multiple Choice

Nitroglycerin ointment application requires what special handling and for what reason?

• A) The use of a ruler to prevent an accidental overdose, or inadequate dose, to the patient
• B) The use of gloves will prevent the health care provider from suffering a headache.
• C) Rotating the area to which it is applied to prevent local irritation
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Trespasser

A person who enters or remains on property without the permission of the property owner.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine where the plaintiff's own negligence partially caused or contributed to their harm, potentially reducing or barring their compensation.

Comparative Negligence

A legal doctrine that allocates damages based on the proportional fault of each party involved in an accident, allowing for partial financial recovery based on degree of fault.

Last Clear Chance

A doctrine in tort law that allows a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partially at fault, if the defendant had the final opportunity to avoid the harm but failed to do so.