A Patient with Atopic Dermatitis Has Been Using a High-Potency

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with atopic dermatitis has been using a high-potency topical corticosteroid ointment for several weeks. The nurse should assess for which adverse effect?

• A)Thinning of the affected skin
• B)Alopecia of the affected areas
• C)Dryness and scaling in the area
• D)Reddish-brown skin discoloration

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Definitions:

Operant Behaviour

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences (reinforcements or punishments).

Conditional Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that becomes conditioned through association with an unconditioned stimulus.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a biological need, inherently reinforcing without prior learning.

Antecedent

An event, condition, or stimulus that precedes a behavior or response, often influencing or triggering it.