A client with motion sickness is prescribed transdermal scopolamine. The nurse would instruct the client to apply the patch at which frequency?
A) Every 8 hours
B) Every 24 hours
C) Every 48 hours
D) Every 72 hours
Ans: D
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A scopolamine patch is applied 4 hours before travel every 3 days or every 72 hours.
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