Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2201 of 2368
A nurse has applied a new transdermal patch. How should the nurse document the time of application on the patch?
- Write the date and time directly on the patch
- Initial, date and time a piece of tape placed close to the patch
- Write the time on the patch's clear plastic backing
- Mark the patch with a pen on the edge only
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Correct answer: Initial, date and time a piece of tape placed close to the patch
Writing on the patch can puncture it and make it ineffective, so the information is written on tape next to it.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Medications Via Other Routes: Topical and Transdermal Medications. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026