The nurse is administering medication through a transdermal

The nurse is administering medication through a transdermal patch. Precautions should

include: (Select all that apply.)

a)Remove all old patches before applying a new patch.

b)Use the same location each time.

c)Wash and rinse the skin after removing an old patch.

d)Dispose old patches in the toilet.

e)Verify the dosage strength of the patch.

f)Handle the patch so the nurse does not touch the medicated surface.

Solution

Answer:

The nurse is administering medication through a transdermal patch. Precautions should include:

1) Remove all old patches before applying a new patch - correct

2) Use the same location each time - incorrect (rotate locations, placing the new patch at same location may cause irritation of skin)

3) Wash and rinse the skin after removing an old patch - correct

4) Dispose old patches in the toilet - incorrect (dispose in labeled trash cans)

5) Verify the dosage strength of the patch - correct

6) Handle the patch so the nurse doesnot touch the medicated surface - correct