A nurse is preparing to administer a topical medication. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A. Check the medication for interactions with other medications.
B. Take the patient's vital signs.
C. Educate the patient to not disturb the patch.
D. Assess the patient's skin where the medication will be applied.


Answer: D

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