Posted: June 6th, 2017

Which of the following instructions should be included in the discharge teaching for a patient discharged with a transdermal nitroglycerin patch?

Which of the following instructions should be included in the discharge teaching for a patient discharged with a transdermal nitroglycerin patch?

1. “Apply the patch to a non hairy, nonfatty area of the upper torso or arms.”
2. “Apply the patch to the same site each day to maintain consistent drug absorption.”
3. “If you get a headache, remove the patch for 4 hours and then reapply.”