A Hospitalized Client Uses a Transdermal Fentanyl (Duragesic)patch for Chronic

question 13

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized client uses a transdermal fentanyl (Duragesic) patch for chronic pain.What action by the nurse is most important for client safety?

• A) Assess and record the client's pain every 4 hours.
• B) Ensure the client is eating a high-fiber diet.
• C) Monitor the client's bowel function every shift.
• D) Remove the old patch when applying the new one.

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