Clonidine patch can be applied to the following skin sites: select the classification.

• A. All of the choices are correct.
• B. Three of the choices are correct.
• C. Two of the choices are correct.
• D. One of the choices is correct.

Answer: (D)

Transdermal patch placement relies on choosing a clean, dry, relatively flat skin area with minimal hair so the patch sticks well and absorbs meds consistently. For clonidine, the usual recommended sites are areas like the upper chest or the upper outer arm, and you rotate sites to avoid skin irritation.

If the question asks how many of the listed skin sites are appropriate, you look at which sites meet those criteria. In this item, only one of the listed options fits the standard guidelines for clonidine patch placement, so the correct classification is that only one site is correct. The other options would not be appropriate because they don’t meet typical requirements for adhesion, absorption, or skin safety (for example, areas with hair, irritation, or where the patch isn’t recommended).