The nurse has applied a topical agent to the client's skin, and then applies an ice pack to the area. This is done to:

decrease discomfort to the skin.

slow absorption of the drug

enhance drug excretion

maximize drug distribution

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale: Applying an ice pack after a topical agent is not primarily for decreasing discomfort but rather to achieve a specific therapeutic effect.

Choice B rationale: Applying an ice pack can slow the absorption of the topical drug, allowing for prolonged local action.

Choice C rationale: Enhancing drug excretion is not typically achieved by applying an ice pack.

Choice D rationale: Maximizing drug distribution is not the primary purpose of applying an ice pack after a topical agent.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Using a small gauge needle may reduce pain but does not specifically address tissue irritation.

Choice B rationale: The Z-track method is used to reduce irritation and prevent leakage of irritating medications into the subcutaneous tissues.

Choice C rationale: Administering at a 45-degree angle is a common angle for intramuscular injections but does not specifically address tissue irritation.

Choice D rationale: Applying ice to the injection site is not a standard practice for reducing tissue irritation with intramuscular injections.

A. S/P B. RS C. R D. PR

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale: S/P (status post) is not the correct abbreviation for the administration route of a glycerin suppository.

Choice B rationale: RS is not the correct abbreviation for the administration route of a glycerin suppository.

Choice C rationale: R is not the correct abbreviation for the administration route of a glycerin suppository.

Choice D rationale: PR (per rectum) is the correct abbreviation for the administration route of a glycerin suppository.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

The nurse has applied a topical agent to the client's skin, and then applies an ice pack to the area. This is done to:

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

The nurse must give a client an intramuscular injection of a medication which is very irritating to the subcutaneous tissues. To attempt to reduce irritation of the tissues, which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A client is diagnosed with chronic constipation. The nurse is given an order by the physician to administer a glycerin suppository. What abbreviation will be written in the physician's order for the administration route for the suppository?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A client has had an uncomplicated repair of an inguinal hernia. On the second post- operative day, the client has mildly elevated temperature and general malaise. The nurse recognizes that this is a generalized body response which is common to which phase of healing?

The client has had a surgical debridement of a wound, which is starting to heal. In order to further promote healing, this client should be encouraged to consume a balanced diet with emphasis on increased:

The nurse is administering medications to a client who has severe liver damage. Which medications, as ordered below, will avoid the first pass effect? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

A nurse is admitting a patient who has a DTI (deep tissue injury) to the hospital. The nurse understands that a DTI:

The nurse is performing a dressing change for a patient and notices white skin around the wound edges. The nurse is aware that:

The nurse understands that the major factor affecting oxygenation in a client who has fluid in the lungs is:

An adult client is to receive ear drops four times a day to treat an inner ear infection. What is the correct nursing procedure to follow when administering this type of medication?

The client has an open wound on the sacrum with an order for the following: "Apply hydrogel dressing on the wound. Change dressing every day." The nurse recognizes that the primary purpose of this dressing is to: