A patient is prescribed topical hydrocortisone 0.1% for skin inflammation. What action is most important to teach the patient for applying this drug?
a. "Use a thick layer of drug just to the area that needs treatment."
b. "Apply a thin layer to the affected area and to the skin near the area."
c. "Apply a thick layer over and 1 inch around the affected area."
d. "Use as thin a layer as possible just to the area that needs treatment."
ANS: D
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