An Appropriate Technique for a Nurse to Implement When Administering

question 18

Multiple Choice

An appropriate technique for a nurse to implement when administering a topical medication with a systemic effect is:

• A) Using clean gloves for application to open skin areas
• B) Applying thick layers of creams and ointments
• C) Massaging nitroglycerin products into the skin
• D) Rotating sites, avoiding reuse of a site for at least 1 week

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