A nurse applies a prescribed topical medication to an intact skin lesion. Which action is safest?
Correct answer: A. Apply it with clean gloves after checking the skin
- A. Apply it with clean gloves after checking the skin
- B. Apply it with bare hands to improve sensitivity
- C. Cover every treated area with a tight dressing
- D. Rub it vigorously until the skin becomes red
Explanation
Clean gloves protect the nurse and prevent contamination while the medication is applied to the assessed area. Tight dressings and vigorous rubbing are not routine and may increase absorption or irritate the skin.
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Safe medication administration covers oral, sublingual, buccal, topical, inhaled, enteral, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes, including their absorption patterns and technique. It also includes medication rights, patient identification, documentation, allergy checks, injection site selection and prevention of errors, with route selection distinguished from dosage calculation.
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