A nurse is planning to apply a transdermal analgesic cream prior to inserting an IV for a preschool-age child. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select All That Apply)
- Spread the cream over the lateral surface of both forearms
- Apply to intact skin
- Apply the medication an hour before the procedure begins
- Cleanse the skin prior to procedure
- Use a visual pain rating scale to evaluate effectiveness of the treatment
