The nurse has provided education for a client prescribed a transdermal patch for contraception. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I will change the patch every 4 weeks."
B. "I will change the patch every 7 days for the first 3 weeks."
C. "I will change the patch every 3 weeks and be patch free week 4."
D. "I will change the patch every 7 days for the 4 weeks."
Answer: B
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