An older patient with chronic pain is newly prescribed transdermal fentanyl. What will the nurse do when providing this medication? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Monitor liver function tests.
2. Use the lowest possible dose.
3. Anticipate and treat side effects.
4. Apply the patch to clean, dry, hairless skin.
5. Provide the patient with oral pain medications the first day the patch it used.
4,5
Rationale: Liver function tests should be monitored for carbamazepine and not transdermal fentanyl.
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