A 66-year-old woman presents at the clinic complaining of motion sickness. The physician orders a scopolamine patch. Which statement by the patient leads you to believe she knows how to use the patch?
A) "I will place it on my chest each morning after I shower."
B) "I will use it only if I feel sick to my stomach."
C) "I will change the patch every 4 hours. I can use the patches for 1 week."
D) "I will change the patch every 3 days."
D
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The scopolamine patch should be applied to a clean, dry, intact, and hairless area of the body. The area should not be shaved because abrasion of the skin could occur and lead to increased absorption. Patches should be placed at new sites each time to avoid skin irritation. The old patch should be removed and the area where it had been should be cleaned.
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