Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for scopolamine transdermal patches to prevent motion sickness. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
\i might have a runny nose during therapy.\
\i should replace the patch every day.\
\i might experience diarrhea while taking this medication.\
\i should place the patch behind my ear.\

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option based on scopolamine transdermal patch usage:

• Option 1: Scopolamine typically causes dry mouth/nose, not runny nose. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Scopolamine patches are usually replaced every 3 days, not daily. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Scopolamine causes constipation (anticholinergic effect), not diarrhea. Eliminate.
• Option 4: Scopolamine patches are applied behind the ear for motion sickness prevention. This is correct.

Answer:

D. "I should place the patch behind my ear."