A patient has been prescribed a topical corticosteroid and the nurse is providing relevant patient teaching about the correct technique for applying this medication. What guideline should the nurse provide to this patient?
A) Apply the medication to the affected area and to unaffected skin within 2 to 3 inches of the affected skin.
B) Apply a thin coating of the medication, but ensure that all affected areas are covered with the medication.
C) Avoid covering affected areas with clothing or bandages after applying the medication.
D) Apply a coating of the medication to the affected area and then gently rub it off after 5 to 10 minutes.
Question 2
A nurse practitioner is conducting an assessment of a 29-year-old woman who has presented for care because she has just had a positive over-the-counter pregnancy test.
The woman's medical history is significant for the presence of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) that was the result of a chlamydial infection. What discussion should the nurse prioritize with this patient?
A) Discussing the possibility that the pregnancy test results were attributable to PID-related hormonal disruptions
B) Assessing whether the patient is aware that she will require a cesarean section
C) Explaining the need to monitor her blood glucose levels because of her increased risk of gestational diabetes
D) Teaching the patient about the signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy
Taking a Patient's Blood Pressure
Treating the pregnant patient
Patient teaching: vascular assessment
A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
Selected Topical Corticosteroids for Dermatological and Oral Lesions