The physician has prescribed a nitroglycerine (Nitrodur) patch for the patient. What is the best outcome for this patient as it relates to use of the medication?
1. Patient will be able to identify the expiration date of the medication prior to discharge.
2. Patient will verbalize three side effects of the medication prior to discharge.
3. Patient will state the reason for receiving the medication prior to discharge.
4. Patient will demonstrate correct application of the patch prior to discharge.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: It is important for the patient using a transdermal medication to be able to correctly apply the patch. The patient does not need to identify side effects of the medication in order to correctly apply the patch. The patient does not need to state the reason for the medication in order to correctly apply the patch. The patient does not need to identify the expiration date of the medication in order to correctly apply the patch.
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