A patient has been ordered a fentanyl patch known as Duragesic for chronic pain. What patient teaching should be provided to the patient and family?
A) Remove the patch every 3 days.
B) Apply it to the chest only.
C) Apply it for breakthrough pain.
D) Remove it daily and clean skin.
A
Feedback:
Duragesic has a slow onset of action, but lasts about 72 hours. Duragesic can be applied to other areas of the skin, not solely on the chest. Duragesic is not applied for breakthrough pain. Duragesic is not removed daily.
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