The prescriber has ordered anthralin for a patient with psoriasis. The nurse provides education about the use of the medication. Which statement by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. "This medication may cause local irritation."
b. "I should avoid getting the medication in my eyes."
c. "I should apply the medication once in the morning and before bed."
d. "I should not wear clothes that I don't want to get stained by the medication."
C
Anthralin should be applied only at night and left on during sleep.
Anthralin can cause local irritation, and conjunctivitis may occur if it comes in contact with the eyes; no further teaching is needed.
Anthralin does stain clothes; the patient should be advised of this to avoid getting the medication on nice, new clothing. No further teaching is necessary.
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