Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2202 of 2368
A client wearing a transdermal patch is scheduled for an MRI. What should the nurse do?
- Leave the patch on and cover it with tape to keep it secure
- Apply a second patch over the first one for extra protection
- Check the patch and remove it if it has an aluminum backing
- Apply a warm pack over the patch to help keep it in place
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Correct answer: Check the patch and remove it if it has an aluminum backing
Patches with aluminum backing can cause problems with MRI scans and defibrillation, so they should be removed beforehand.
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 "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026