Multiple Choice
A client with terminal cancer is prescribed fentanyl patches for pain management while receiving hospice care at home. Which instructions related to this medication should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.
A) Apply a heating pad over the patch to aid drug absorption
B) Cut the patch in half before application if less medication is needed
C) Fold the used patch in half so that the edges adhere and immediately discard
D) Place the patch 1 in (2.5 cm) from the source of pain for maximal effectiveness
E) Remove the old patch when applying a new patch every 72 hours
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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