When teaching a client about the prescribed clonidine transdermal medication, which of the following would the nurse most likely include? Select all that apply
A) A new patch is applied daily.
B) If the patch loosens, a new patch should be applied.
C) The use of the adhesive overlay is not necessary.
D) A different body area should be selected for each application.
E) The patch should be applied to a hairless area.
Ans: D, E
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The patch is applied to a hairless area of intact skin on the upper arm or torso; the patch is kept in place for 7 days. The adhesive overlay is applied directly over the system to ensure the patch remains in place for the required time. A different body area is selected for each application. If the patch loosens before 7 days, the edges can be reinforced with nonallergenic tape. The date the patch was placed and the date the patch is to be removed can be written on the surface of the patch with a fiber-tipped pen.
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