A 1-Year-Old Child Is Prescribed a Transdermal Drug Patch for Pain

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 1-year-old child is prescribed a transdermal drug patch for pain control.To which site does the nurse apply the patch?

• A) On the lower arm where changing the patch is easier
• B) On the back between the shoulders so the child cannot reach it
• C) On the upper chest so that any skin irritation can be seen quickly
• D) On the leg between the knee and the thigh for fastest drug absorption

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