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The Nurse Is Assisting in the Care of a Patient

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The nurse is assisting in the care of a patient with second-degree burns to the arm. The blisters are not intact. The HCP prescribes an antibiotic ointment to be applied to the open areas twice daily. Which method will the nurse use for applying the prescribed medication?


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