Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client about using transdermal scopolamine to treat motion sickness. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Apply the patch prior to traveling. This is because transdermal scopolamine needs time to take effect before exposure to motion sickness triggers. Storing patches in the refrigerator (A) is unnecessary and may affect the patch's efficacy. Placing the patch on the upper arm (C) is incorrect as it should be applied behind the ear. Replacing a dislodged patch onto the same location (D) is wrong because it may have lost its effectiveness.