A patient has been given a prescription for transdermal scopolamine patches (Transderm-Scōp) for motion sickness for use during a vacation cruise. The nurse will include which instructions (Select all that apply.)a) “Apply the patch as soon as you board the ship.”b) “Apply the patch 3 to 4 hours before boarding the ship.”c) “The patch needs to be placed on a nonhairy area on your upper chest or upper arm.”d) “The patch needs to be placed on a nonhairy area just behind your ear.”e) “Change the patch every 3 days.”f) “Rotate the application sites.”

A patient has been given a prescription for transdermal scopolamine patches (Transderm-Scōp) for motion sickness for use during a vacation cruise. The nurse will include which instructions (Select all that apply.)a) “Apply the patch as soon as you board the ship.”b) “Apply the patch 3 to 4 hours before boarding the ship.”c) “The patch needs to be placed on a nonhairy area on your upper chest or upper arm.”d) “The patch needs to be placed on a nonhairy area just behind your ear.”e) “Change the patch every 3 days.”f) “Rotate the application sites.”

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