A client with chest pain is prescribed nitroglycerin ointment. The nurse determines that the medication is best applied on:
A)Any non-hairy skin area
B)Any bony prominence
C)Any muscular area
D)Any area near the heart

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The nurse would apply the ointment onto a non-hairy skin area, usually the chest, back or the upper arm, using a dose-measuring application paper. The ointment is spread in a thin, uniform layer without rubbing or massaging into the skin. It is recommended to avoid nitroglycerin ointment application on distal parts of extremities, on irritated skin, or on scarred skin, which can impair its absorption.

A Client with Chest Pain Is Prescribed Nitroglycerin Ointment