An Older Client with Chronic Pain Is Newly Prescribed Transdermal

question 19

Multiple Choice

An older client with chronic pain is newly prescribed transdermal fentanyl. What will the nurse do when providing this medication? Select all that apply.

• A) Teach the client to avoid other narcotics after 72 hours with the patch.
• B) Start with the lowest possible dose of the medication patch.
• C) Anticipate and treat side effects such as nausea or constipation.
• D) Apply the patch to clean, dry, hairless skin in a fatty area.
• E) Administer other pain medications the first day the patch is used.

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