The nurse instructs a client with allergic contact dermatitis of the left hand to:
1. Apply topical steroid once a day before sleep.
2. Soak hand in Burow's solution.
3. Apply a thin film of steroid cream to damp skin area for 2–3 weeks.
4. Apply a thick layer of steroid cream to dry skin area twice a day for 1 month.
3. Apply a thin film of steroid cream to damp skin area for 2–3 weeks.
Rationale:
The client should be instructed to apply a thin layer of steroid cream to damp affected skin for 2 – 3 weeks. 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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