Question

Nurse is teaching about self-administration of transdermal medication with a male patient who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the patient indicates understanding of teaching?

A) "I should apply the patch to an area with a lot of hair."
B) "I will remove the patch before taking a shower."
C) "I can apply the patch to any skin surface."
D) "I will apply a new patch every 48 hours."

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) "I will apply a new patch every 48 hours."

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is D) "I will apply a new patch every 48 hours." This statement indicates understanding of teaching because nitroglycerin patches are typically applied once every 24 hours, not 48 hours. Option A is incorrect because the patch should be applied to an area with little to no hair to ensure proper adherence to the skin. Option B is incorrect because the patch should not be removed before taking a shower unless specifically instructed by the healthcare provider. Option C is incorrect because the patch should be applied to a clean, dry area of skin.