While Bathing a Patient,the Nurse Notes That a Transdermal Patch

While bathing a patient,the nurse notes that a transdermal patch that was meant to be on the patient for 3 days is now gone on the second day.What action should the nurse take?

A) Document the loss and apply a fresh patch to be replaced in 3 days.
B) Report the loss to the charge nurse.
C) Document the loss, replace the patch, and continue with the original schedule for replacement.
D) Remind the patient that oral pain relief will be available until the patch is replaced in 24 hours.