A client has been prescribed testosterone. Which medication education should the nurse provide?
1. "Place the patch on a place that does not have hair."
2. "Avoid placing the patch on active areas like the thigh or arm."
3. "The patch should be changed every 7 days."
4. "Observe for a rash at the patch site."
5. "Keep these patches away from children."
Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale 1: The patch should be placed on hair-free skin.
Rationale 2: As long as the skin is dry and hair-free the activity of the area is not an issue.
Rationale 3: The patch is changed daily.
Rationale 4: Skin irritation or rash may occur at the patch site.
Rationale 5: Children should not be exposed to these patches or the patch site.
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