What Is the Most Important Precaution to Teach a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the most important precaution to teach a patient who is prescribed transdermal rivastigmine (Exelon) ?

• A) Always remove old patches daily and apply the new patch to a different site.
• B) Report any difficulty starting the urinary stream to your prescriber immediately.
• C) Place the patch on the neck or forehead so that the drug reaches the brain more quickly.
• D) For best drug absorption,hold a warm washcloth over the patch for 5 minutes after applying it.

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