What is the best plan as the nurse prepares to administer a topical medication?
1. Check the medication for interactions with other medications.
2. Take the patient's vital signs.
3. Educate the patient to not disturb the patch.
4. Assess the patient's skin where the medication will be applied.
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Rationale 1: Checking for drug interactions is important, but it is not the priority.
Rationale 2: Vital signs are not always indicated; it depends on the medication.
Rationale 3: Patient education is important, but is not the priority.
Rationale 4: Planning to assess the patient's skin is imperative; if it is cracked, dry, or irritated, the medication may not be properly absorbed.
Global Rationale: Planning to assess the patient's skin is imperative; if it is cracked, dry, or irritated, the medication may not be properly absorbed. Patient education is important, but is not the priority. Vital signs are not always indicated; it depends on the medication. Checking for drug interactions is important, but it is not the priority.
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