A Patient with Psoriasis Has Been Using a High-Potency Glucocorticoid

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with psoriasis has been using a high-potency glucocorticoid. Because of skin atrophy,the provider has ordered a switch to calcitriol [Vectical],a vitamin D₃ analog. What will the nurse teach this patient?

• A) "Calcitriol causes severe photosensitivity."
• B) "Itching, erythema, and irritation are indications of an allergic reaction."
• C) "Systemic effects do not occur with this topical agent."
• D) "You may apply calcitriol to all areas of the skin except the face."

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Definitions:

Provide Meeting Structure

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Encourage Meeting Interaction

Strategies or practices implemented to foster active participation and engagement among participants during meetings.

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involves promoting a decision-making environment where conformity is valued over critical analysis, leading to a lack of creativity or individual responsibility in the outcomes.

Problem-Solving

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