[Verified Answer]: The patient asks the nurse why gloves are…

The patient asks the nurse why gloves are being worn during the administration of a transdermal patch. What is the nurse’s best response? “Gloves are worn because the facility requires it due to standard precautions.” “Gloves are worn to prevent me from absorbing the medication from the transdermal patch.” “It is necessary to wear gloves to prevent leakage of the medication.” “Gloves are worn to prevent any pathogens on my hands to affect the medication.”