An older adult patient has sought care for the treatment of hemorrhoids, and the care provider has prescribed topical lidocaine
The nurse should teach the patient that full pain relief will normally be achieved how long after application of lidocaine? A) 5 to 10 minutes
B) 15 to 30 minutes
C) 20 to 60 minutes
D) 90 minutes to 2 hours
C
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Following topical administration of lidocaine, the area becomes numb in 20 to 60 minutes.
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