Which precaution does the nurse stress when teaching a patient about a prescribed nitroglycerin transdermal patch?
a. "If a patch comes loose, tape it tightly to the skin with several layers of tape."
b. "Do not remove old patches, just let them fall off over time."
c. "Take care to apply the patches directly over your heart."
d. "Remove the old patch before applying the new patch."
D
The previous patch must be removed (and the area wiped clean of drug) before applying a new patch (to a different site) to prevent leftover drug from contributing to a drug overdose. Applying the patch directly over the heart does not increase the speed of drug action on the heart.
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