The nurse is preparing to apply valacyclovir (Valtrex) ointment to the shingles lesions located across a patient's left side and lower back. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A) Place the patient in a supine position.
B) Determine when the rash was first noted.
C) Ensure that the skin is clean and dry.
D) Take the patient's vital signs.
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