The nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client with allergic contact dermatitis. Which instructions are appropriate for the nurse to include for this client? Select all that apply
A) Use the topical steroid for 2 to 3 weeks even when the skin is healing.
B) Apply a thin film of steroid cream to damp skin area for 2 to 3 weeks.
C) Apply topical steroid once a day before sleep.
D) Soak hand in Burow's solution.
E) Apply a thick layer of steroid cream to dry skin area twice a day for 1 month.
Answer: A, B
The client should be instructed to apply a thin layer of steroid cream to damp affected skin for 2-3 weeks even when the skin is healing. Applying the steroid once a day before sleep may not be enough. Burow's solution is indicated for irritant contact dermatitis. The steroid cream should not be applied in a thick layer.
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