The Nurse Is Preparing to Apply a Transdermal Analgesic Patch

The nurse is preparing to apply a transdermal analgesic patch to a patient. In what order should the nurse administer this medication?
A) Choose a new site and cleanse and dry an upper torso location.
B) Clip chest hair and open the medication package.
C) Keep the patch intact for 72 hours.
D) Place the patch, making sure all edges are in contact with the skin.
E) non of the above.