Question of the Week – October 12, 2022

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Answer: 2

Rationale: The clonidine patch should not be trimmed because it will alter the medication dose. If it becomes slightly loose, it should be covered with an adhesive overlay from the medication package. If it becomes very loose or falls off, it should be replaced. It is changed every 7 days, and it is left in place when bathing or showering. The clonidine patch should be applied to a hairless site on the torso or the upper arm. The patch is discarded by folding it in half with the adhesive sides together.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Evaluating
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning
Content Area: Pharmacology: Cardiovascular: Antihypertensives
Health Problem: N/A