A nurse is reviewing a corticosteroid ointment prescription for her client. Under what condition is this type of ointment contraindicated?

a. Open wound
b. Seborrhea
c. Psoriasis
d. Epidermal thickening


a. Open wound
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a. An open wound is a contraindication for use of topical corticosteroids.
b. Topical corticosteroids are recommended for seborrhea. .
c. Topical corticosteroids are recommended for psoriasis. .
d. Epidermal thinning is a side effect of topical corticosteroids. .

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