The nurse is applying a new nitroglycerin transdermal patch.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Instructing the patient to wear the patch 24 hours a day every day
B) Applying the new patch to the same site as the previous patch
C) Cutting the patch in half when a change of dose is prescribed
D) Instructing the patient to avoid heat sources over the patch
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