ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 100 Exam 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
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:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: slow absorption of the drug. Applying an ice pack constricts blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area. This decreases the rate of drug absorption into the bloodstream, leading to a slower onset of action.
Choice A is incorrect because the primary purpose is not to decrease discomfort but to alter drug absorption.
Choices B and C are incorrect as an ice pack does not affect drug distribution or excretion.
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