A client is prescribed clonidine as a transdermal patch. After instructing the client about this drug, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states that the patch should remain in place for how long?
A) 24 hours
B) 3 days
C) 7 days
D) 2 weeks
Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should ensure that the transdermal patch is intact for a period of 1 week. A clonidine transdermal patch should be applied to a hairless area over the torso for 1 week. If the patch loosens before 7 days, it has to be reinforced. The nurse has to mark the date of placement and the date of removal of the patch on the surface of the patch.
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