The Client Asks the Nurse Why the Nitrate Patch Needs

question 16

Multiple Choice

The client asks the nurse why the nitrate patch needs to be off for 8 hours per day.What is the best response by the nurse?

• A)"There is no reason to take the patch off each day."
• B)"The patch can be addictive; leaving it off reduces the addiction."
• C)"You should only leave the patch off for 15 minutes."
• D)"Leaving the patch off for 8 hours per day helps to delay the development of tolerance."

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