The Client Receives a Topical Medication for Treatment of a Skin

question 2

Multiple Choice

The client receives a topical medication for treatment of a skin disorder.The nurse completes medication education, and evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement(s) ? Select all that apply.

• A)"I do not need to shower prior to using this medication."
• B)"I will apply the medication only to the affected area."
• C)"I will call my doctor if I notice a change in my symptoms."
• D)"My medication only needs to be applied once a day."
• E)"My daughter has a similar problem, so she can use this too."

---

Definitions:

Freezing Response

A behavioral reaction to a threatening stimulus characterized by immobility and the cessation of all movement, considered a survival mechanism.

Conditioned Emotional Response

The ability of a conditioned stimulus (CS) to elicit emotional reactions as a result of the association of the CS with a painful event.

Hyperactivity

A condition characterized by abnormal levels of activity, impulsivity, and difficulty maintaining attention, often associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).