A patient applies a transdermal nitroglycerin patch at 0800. What additional instructions should be provided about the patch?
1. Leave the patch in place until the following morning, when a new patch is applied.
2. Apply an additional patch if anginal pain begins to develop later in the day.
3. Remove the patch at 10 PM before retiring to bed.
4. Note the location of the patch when it is removed. The next patch can be placed at the same site.
Correct Answer: 3
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