The nurse is providing patient education about the application of transdermal estrogen spray. Which statement made by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the application of this medication? "I should apply this medication to my:
a. waistline and shoulders."
b. abdomen and arms."
c. breasts and abdomen."
d. thighs and calves."
D
The top of the thighs and the back of the calves are the preferred sites for application of the transdermal spray. The waistline and abdomen are used for the patches. The gel is applied to arms. Breasts are never used for application of transdermal estrogen.
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