A Patient with Metastatic Cancer Is Being Admitted for Pain

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with metastatic cancer is being admitted for pain control.Which action will the nurse perform in administering a transdermal patch?

• A) After removal,dispose of the old patch in a receptacle in the patient's room.
• B) Change the fentanyl patch every day,either in the morning or at bedtime.
• C) Hold the short-acting oral pain medication when a fentanyl patch is initiated.
• D) Label the patch with date,time,dosage,and initials after patch placement.