A Patient Is Undergoing Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet a Light (PUVA)therapy

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient is undergoing psoralen plus ultraviolet A light (PUVA) therapy for treatment of psoriasis.What action should the nurse take to prevent adverse effects from this procedure?

• A) Cleanse the skin carefully with an antiseptic soap.
• B) Shield any unaffected areas with lead-lined drapes.
• C) Have the patient use protective eyewear while receiving PUVA.
• D) Apply petroleum jelly to the areas surrounding the psoriatic lesions.

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