While Bathing the Patient,the Nurse Notes That a Transdermal Patch

question 26

Multiple Choice

While bathing the patient,the nurse notes that a transdermal patch that was meant to be on the patient for 3 days is now gone on the second day.The nurse should:

• A)document the loss and apply a fresh patch to be replaced in 3 days.
• B)report the loss to the charge nurse.
• C)document the loss, replace the patch, and continue with the original schedule for replacement.
• D)remind the patient that, until the patch is replaced in 24 hours, oral pain relief will be available.

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