Transdermal medication patch for pain

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The nurse teaches the client about home use of a transdermal medication patch for pain. The nurse evaluates the teaching as effective when the client makes which statement? 'I should place this patch over my back where the pain is worst.' 'I cannot use my heating pad in the same area as the patch.' 'I should replace the patch whenever I feel the medication effects diminishing.' 'If the dose feels too high, I can cut the next patch in half to use.'

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