When applying a topical medication to a skin lesion, the nurse should work from the:

a. top of the lesion to the bottom. c. center of the lesion to the outside.
b. bottom of the lesion to the top. d. outside of the lesion to the center.


ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is not the appropriate technique.
B Incorrect: This is not the appropriate technique.
C Correct: This is the appropriate technique.
D Incorrect: This is not the appropriate technique.

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