The nurse completes instructing a patient on the use of the contraceptive patch. Which patient response indicates that teaching has been effective?
A) The patch is immediately effective after application.
B) The patch should be applied to the breasts, hips, or back.
C) The patch should be applied to the abdomen, buttocks, or back.
D) The patch should be covered when swimming because of chlorine's effect on the adhesive.
C
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The patch should be applied only to the buttocks, back, abdomen, or torso and never on the breasts. The patch is safe for wearing during swimming and bathing. The patch requires application for 1 week before becoming effective.
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