[Solved]: The patient is a 34-year-old woman whose blood…

The patient is a 34-year-old woman whose blood pressure has not been well-controlled on an oral antihypertensive drug she was to take twice daily. She explains that she works more than 12 hours a day with irregular hours and has difficulty remembering to take the drugs on time. She and the prescriber decide to try clonidine using the transdermal patch system. Which actions and precautions are a priority for the nurse to include when discussing how to use this drug? (Select all that apply.) Group of answer choices Changing the patch every 7 days Reminding to place the new patch at a different site Removing the old patch before applying the new patch Putting tape around the patch if it falls off Avoiding pregnancy while taking this drug Keeping the patch on while showering Reporting weight gain or ankle swelling to the prescriber Explaining that the medication is on the small patch