Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 554 of 2368
A scopolamine transdermal patch falls off the client. What should the nurse do?
- Reapply the same patch with tape so it stays in place
- Apply a new patch behind the same ear as the old one
- Apply the new patch on the chest, away from the ear
- Discard it and apply a new patch behind the other ear
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Correct answer: Discard it and apply a new patch behind the other ear
A displaced system is discarded and a new one is applied on hairless skin behind the other ear.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Gastrointestinal System: Antiemetic Medication Classes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026