A nurse is preparing to administer a topical medication. What is the priority nursing intervention?

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The priority nursing intervention is to assess the patient's skin where the medication will be applied to ensure that it is intact and free of any wounds, rashes, or other skin conditions that may affect absorption or increase the risk of adverse reactions. Checking for interactions, taking vital signs, and educating the patient are important interventions but assessing the skin is the priority before administering any topical medication.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Topical Medication