The nurse is teaching a patient who is going on a cruise about the use of transdermal scopolamine. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?

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The nurse should teach the patient to change the transdermal scopolamine patch every 3 days, as this is the recommended frequency for changing the patch. Option A is incorrect because the patch should be applied as prescribed and not "as needed" for nausea and vomiting. Option B is incorrect because the patch can be applied to several areas of the body, not just the upper arm. Option D is incorrect because fluid restriction is not a necessary precaution when using transdermal scopolamine.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Who Is Going on a Cruise