The Nurse Is Interviewing a Patient with Contact Dermatitis

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a patient with contact dermatitis.Which finding indicates a need for patient teaching?

• A) The patient applies corticosteroid cream to pruritic areas.
• B) The patient uses Neosporin ointment on minor cuts or abrasions.
• C) The patient adds oilated oatmeal (Aveeno) to the bath water every day.
• D) The patient takes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) at night if itching occurs.

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