A Patient Has a Prescription for Topically Applied 5% Fluorouracil

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient has a prescription for topically applied 5% fluorouracil (Efudex) cream as part of treatment for basal cell carcinoma on her cheek. Which instructions will the nurse provide to the patient?

• A) "You must use gloves to apply this medication."
• B) "You can use clean fingertips to apply the cream, but be sure to wash your hands afterward."
• C) "You will need to stay out of the sun during therapy with this medication."
• D) "Apply this medication to the affected site once a day in the evening."
• E) "Apply this medication to the affected site twice daily."
• F) "You may have swelling, scaling, burning, and tenderness in the affected area."

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