When The Nurse Is Administering Topical Nitroglycerin Ointment, Which Technique Is Correct?

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When The Nurse Is Administering Topical Nitroglycerin Ointment, Which Technique Is Correct?

A. Apply the ointment on the skin on the forearm. B. Apply the ointment only in the case of a mild angina episode. C. Remove the old ointment before new ointment is applied. D. Massage the ointment gently into the skin, and then cover the area with plastic wrap.
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C. Remove the old ointment before new ointment is applied. Rationale: The old ointment should be removed before a new dose is applied. The ointment should be applied to clean, dry, hairless skin of the upper arms or body, not below the elbows or below the knees. The ointment is not massaged or spread on the skin, and it is not indicated for the treatment of acute angina.
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