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

question 19

Multiple Choice

While bathing a 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.What action should the nurse take?

• 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 oral pain relief will be available until the patch is replaced in 24 hours.

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