Question

A primary health care provider prescribes a medication via a transdermal patch. place the following steps in the order in which they should be implemented when administering this medication.

a. remove the previous patch
b. contain and dispose of the used patch
c. wear clean gloves throughout the procedure
d. write the date, time, and your initials on the patch
e. apply a new patch to a different section of the skin
f. wash and dry the skin after removal of the used patch

Answer 1

When administering a medication via a transdermal patch, the steps should be implemented in the following order: wear clean gloves, remove the previous patch, contain and dispose of the used patch, wash and dry the skin, apply a new patch, and write the necessary details on the patch.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Wear clean gloves throughout the procedure.
2. Remove the previous patch.
3. Contain and dispose of the used patch.
4. Wash and dry the skin after removal of the used patch.
5. Apply a new patch to a different section of the skin.
6. Write the date, time, and your initials on the patch.