medium · NCLEX-RN Reduction of Risk Potential
The nurse notes that a client scheduled for an MRI is wearing a transdermal nicotine patch.
Which action is required to ensure client safety during the scan?
- Tape the edges of the patch with non-metallic surgical tape to keep it secure
- Remove the patch before the scan and replace it with a new one afterward.
- Double-check the medication order to see if a nicotine-free alternative is available
- Monitor the skin temperature under the patch every 15 minutes during the procedure
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