A Patient Diagnosed with Psoriasis Is Being Treated with Topical

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with psoriasis is being treated with topical corticosteroids. With which of the following should the nurse instruct the patient regarding the correct way to apply the medication?

• A)Apply the medication in a thin layer.
• B)Avoid rubbing the medication into the skin.
• C)Apply a thick layer of medication.
• D)Continue medication even if lesions worsen, because it is only a temporary reaction.

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