{"id":136883,"date":"2024-09-11T12:24:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T12:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=136883"},"modified":"2024-09-11T12:24:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T12:24:15","slug":"a-nurse-is-reinforcing-teaching-for-a-client-who-has-angina-pectoris-and-a-new-prescription-to-apply-a-nitroglycerin-transdermal-patch-daily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/11\/a-nurse-is-reinforcing-teaching-for-a-client-who-has-angina-pectoris-and-a-new-prescription-to-apply-a-nitroglycerin-transdermal-patch-daily\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has angina pectoris and a new prescription to apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has angina pectoris and a new prescription to apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Use an old patch with medication residue on the inside and discard it in a closed receptacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Keep a nitroglycerin patch in place for 72 hours before replacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Apply the patch to a hairy area of the skin for better adherence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Cleanse the skin before applying a nitroglycerin patch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D. Cleanse the skin before applying a nitroglycerin patch.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nitroglycerin transdermal patches are used to manage angina pectoris by delivering a consistent amount of nitroglycerin, which helps dilate blood vessels and reduce the workload on the heart. Proper application and use of the patch are critical for its effectiveness and to avoid adverse effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Cleansing the skin<\/strong> before applying the patch is important to ensure proper absorption of the medication. Dirt, oils, and lotions on the skin can interfere with the patch’s adherence and reduce the amount of medication absorbed. The skin should be dry and clean to promote optimal contact between the patch and the skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A.<\/strong> Using an old patch or a patch with medication residue is not recommended. Old patches may not deliver the correct dosage of nitroglycerin, and reusing patches can lead to inconsistent drug absorption. Disposing of patches properly (not just in open trash bins) is essential because they may still contain active medication, which could be harmful if touched or ingested by others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. B.<\/strong> Nitroglycerin patches should not be kept in place for 72 hours. Most patches are applied for 12-14 hours and then removed to allow for a nitrate-free interval, which helps prevent tolerance. If worn for too long, the effectiveness of the medication may decrease due to the body\u2019s adaptation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. C.<\/strong> The patch should be applied to a clean, dry, hairless area of skin to ensure it adheres properly. Applying it to a hairy area may cause poor contact with the skin and reduce medication absorption, as well as cause discomfort or irritation during patch removal.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Thus, cleansing the skin before applying the patch ensures that the client receives the full therapeutic benefit of the medication while minimizing potential issues with application.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has angina pectoris and a new prescription to apply a nitroglycerin transdermal patch daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client? A.Use an old patch with medication residue on the inside and discard it in a closed receptacle. B.Keep a nitroglycerin patch […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=136883"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136883\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=136883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=136883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=136883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}