A Nurse Is Discussing the Use of Tazarotene [Tazorac] with a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing the use of tazarotene [Tazorac] with a patient who has psoriasis. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "I should use a sunscreen when using this medication."
• B) "I understand the gel can cause staining of clothing."
• C) "I will apply this once daily in the evening."
• D) "I will apply the medication to dry skin."

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Definitions:

Probability

The likelihood or chance of an event occurring, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Statistic

A numerical value that describes a characteristic of a sample of data, which can be used to estimate a population parameter.

Complexity

The state or quality of being intricate or complicated, often characterized by a large number of interdependent parts.

Physical Strain

The stress or discomfort experienced by the body due to physical activities, often leading to fatigue or injury.