A 29-year-old man is going on a company-sponsored deep-sea fishing trip in 2 weeks. He comes to the clinic requesting a scopolamine patch because he is afraid that he will get seasick
The medication is prescribed for him and the nurse's instructions concerning use of the patch will include what? A) "Shave the area before applying the patch.
B) "The patch's effectiveness will last about 72 hours.
C) "When replacing the patch, apply the new patch in the same area.
D) "Do not clean the application area before applying the patch.
B
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The scopolamine patch is replaced every 3 days (i.e., 72 hours). The scopolamine patch should be applied to a clean, dry, intact, and hairless area of the body. The area should not be shaved because abrasion of the skin could occur and lead to increased absorption. Patches should be placed at new sites each time to avoid skin irritation. The old patch should be removed and the area cleaned.
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