A Patient with Metastatic Cancer Is Being Admitted for Pain

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.

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