Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who has been wearing a nitroglycerin patch and receives an order to start a nitroglycerin intravenous infusion. The old patch must be removed from the client's body in order to avoid:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Removing the nitroglycerin patch prevents drug overdose when starting an IV infusion, as both deliver the same medication, risking excessive dosing. Skin irritation, interactions, or patch loss are not the primary concerns.