A Patient with Chronic Back Pain Has a New Order

A patient with chronic back pain has a new order for a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch. As the nurse applies the patch, the patient states, "I'm really glad to get that patch on. I am really hurting bad." Which response by the nurse is correct?

A) "You should feel some relief of your pain within about half an hour."
B) "The patch may take a while to work. Would you like a pain shot in the meantime?"
C) "Other analgesics can't be given while the patch is on, so try to bear it until it takes effect."
D) "Because it is absorbed right through the skin, you will feel relief within minutes after I apply this patch."