A nurse is to administer nitroglycerin ointment to a client.It is essential that the nurse FIRST:
A)squeeze the dosage on the medication measuring strip
B)take the client's apical pulse
C)remove the current strip and clean the site before applying new ointment in another site
D)ask the client about any episodes of angina before applying new ointment

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When administering ointments,such as nitroglycerin,to prevent the risk of overdose or toxicity,remove the current strip and clean the site before applying new ointment in another site.

A Nurse Is to Administer Nitroglycerin Ointment to a Client