The nurse inspects the site where a client's basal cell carcinoma has been treated with cryosurgery and finds that the area is red, with a blister in the center. Which action does the nurse take?
a. Culture the site.
b. Notify the surgeon.
c. Apply hydrocortisone cream.
d. Reassure the client.
D
This skin reaction is the expected and normal response to cryosurgery. No other intervention is necessary other than continued assessment.
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