PNC 520 Exam | 225 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024 | 68 Pages

A 66 year old patent with pain associated with angina pectoris is given sublingual nitroglycerin. The nurse knows this medication will: A) Dull nerve endings in the myocardium B) Inhibit pain sensors in the brain stem C) Dilate blood vessels and increase circulation D) Increase Respirations and cause drowsiness - C) Dilate blood vessels and increase circulation A corticosteroid cream is prescribed by a health care provider for a child with atomic dermatitis (eczema). The nurse reinforces instructions to the mother regarding how to apply the cream. Which instruction is appropriate? A) Avoid cleansing the area before applying the cream B) Apply the cream over the entire body C) Apply a thin layer of cream, and rub it into the area throughly D) Apply a thick layer of cream to affected areas only - D) Apply a THIN layer of cream, and rub it into the area throughly A family member of a client reports to the nurse that the client is difficult to wake up and is confused. What should the nurse do first? A) Complete a physical assessment B) Notify the physician C) Review the client's previous vital signs D) Notify the charge nurse - A) Complete a physical assessment