The nurse is providing patient education about the application of transdermal estrogen. Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the application of this medica-tion? "I should apply this medication to my
a. posterior thigh."
b. waistline."
c. breast."
d. abdomen."
D
The abdomen is the preferred site; no further teaching is required.
The posterior thigh, waistline, and breast are not the preferred sites of application; further teach-ing is necessary.
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