A Patient Was Given a Patch Test to Determine What

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient was given a patch test to determine what allergen was responsible for their atopic dermatitis. The provider prescribes a steroid cream. What important instructions should the nurse give to the patient?

• A) Apply the cream generously to affected areas.
• B) Apply a thin coat to affected areas, especially the face.
• C) Apply a thin coat to affected areas; avoid the face and groin.
• D) Apply an antihistamine along with applying a thin coat of steroid to affected areas.

---

Definitions:

Actuarial Rate

The rate developed by actuaries based on statistical data, used in calculating insurance premiums and pension contributions.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, eroding purchasing power.

Personal Trusts

Legal arrangements where assets are held by a trustee for the benefit of another party, often used for estate planning, to manage wealth, or provide for beneficiaries according to the grantor's specifications.

Futures Contracts

Financial derivatives that obligate the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.