You Are Asked to Apply a Transdermal Pain Patch to a Patient

Multiple Choice

You are asked to apply a transdermal pain patch to a patient who had surgery a few hours ago. Using a waterproof pen, you write the required information on the patch. Which of the following items does not necessarily have to be written on the patch?

A) your initials or signature
B) the date you applied the patch
C) the time you applied the patch
D) the prescriber's name