RN NCLEX Questions on Maternity Related

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A nurse is teaching a client about the use of the contraceptive patch. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

  • A. Apply the patch to the genital area.
  • B. Change the patch weekly for three weeks, then have a patch-free week.
  • C. Wear the patch for one month without changing.
  • D. Apply a new patch daily.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The contraceptive patch is changed weekly for three weeks, followed by a patch-free week to allow a withdrawal bleed. It is not applied to the genital area, worn for a month, or changed daily.