The nurse is preparing to administer nitroglycerin, a coronary vasodilator transdermal patch, to the client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
1. Question applying the patch if the client’s BP is less than 110/70.
2. Use nonsterile gloves when applying the transdermal patch.
3. Date and time the transdermal patch prior to applying to client’s skin.
4. Place the transdermal patch on the site where the old patch was removed
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