A nurse is working with a cancer patient who has chronic pain related to her illness. The nurse must administer fentanyl to the patient in the form of a transdermal patch. Which of the following should the nurse do in administering this medication?
A) Use lotion to prepare the skin where the patch will be applied.
B) Wear gloves when handling the patch.
C) Apply the patch over a wound or abrasion, if possible, to maximize absorption.
D) Leave old patches on the patient's bedside table for the doctor to examine later.
B
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The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has undergone a total hip replacement. To reduce the risk of further injury, the nurse would:
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