A nurse is educating a client who is newly prescribed scopolamine (Scopace) patches for treating motion sickness. Which of the following client statements indicate to the nurse that the teaching has been effective? (Select All That Apply.).
Explanation & Rationale
A. "I should apply this patch behind my ear.": This is correct because the scopolamine patch is designed to be applied behind the ear, where it can effectively deliver medication through the skin. B. "This patch should be replaced every 7 days.": This is incorrect because the scopolamine patch should be replaced every 72 hours (3 days), not every 7 days. C. "I should not use a second patch if the initial patch is ineffective.": This is correct because using more than one patch at a time can lead to an overdose of the medication, which can cause serious side effects. D. "Before putting on my patch, I should wipe the area with an alcohol swab.": This is incorrect because using an alcohol swab can irritate the skin and affect the absorption of the medication. The area should be clean and dry, but not cleaned with alcohol.