Author Question: A 1-year-old child is prescribed a transdermal drug patch for pain control. To which site should you ... (Read 82 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 1-year-old child is prescribed a transdermal drug patch for pain control. To which site should you 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

Question 2

When the nurse teaches a skill such as self-injection of insulin to the patient, what is the best way to set up the teaching/learning session?

a. Provide written pamphlets for instruction.
b. Show a video, and allow the patient to practice as needed on his own.
c. Verbally explain the procedure, and pro-vide written handouts for reinforcement.
d. After demonstrating the procedure, allow the patient to do several return demonstra-tions.