After the Nurse Has Finished Teaching a Patient About Application

question 4

Multiple Choice

After the nurse has finished teaching a patient about application of corticosteroid cream to an area of contact dermatitis on the right leg, which patient action indicates that more teaching is needed?

• A) The patient spreads the cream using a downward motion.
• B) The patient takes a tepid bath before applying the cream.
• C) The patient applies a thick layer of the cream to the affected skin.
• D) The patient covers the area with a dressing after applying the cream.

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