The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of a transdermal nitroglycerin patch. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will apply the patch as needed when I experience anginal pain."
b. "I will remove the old patch and replace it with a new one at bedtime each day."
c. "I should rotate sites when changing the patch to prevent skin irritation."
d. "When I am symptom-free, I may stop using the patch on a regular basis."
ANS: C
Patients should be taught to rotate application sites when using the transdermal nitroglycerin. Transdermal nitroglycerin is not used as needed. Patients should remove the patch at bedtime to provide an 8- to 12-hour nitrate-free interval. Patients should use the patch even when symptom-free unless otherwise instructed by the provider.
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