The nurse instructs the patient about applying a transdermal patch. Which should the nurse include in patient teaching?
a. Choose a site with moderate exposure to the sun.
b. Remove the old patch before applying a new patch.
c. Put the new patch at the same site to pro-mote even absorption.
d. Apply a warm compress to the site before application.
B
To prevent overdoses and tolerance to patches, the nurse instructs the patient to remove the old patch, cleanse the site, and apply the next patch to a different place. Sun exposure can promote medication degradation and increase the absorption rate. The nurse avoids instructing the patient to apply a warm compress to prevent rapid medication absorption that potentially can lead to overdose.
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