The nurse instructs a patient about application of corticosteroid cream to an area of contact dermatitis on the right leg. Which patient action indicates that further teaching is needed?
a. The patient takes a tepid bath before applying the cream.
b. The patient spreads the cream using a downward motion.
c. The patient applies a thick layer of the cream to the affected skin.
d. The patient covers the area with a dressing after applying the cream.
ANS: C
Creams and ointments should be applied in a thin layer to avoid wasting the medication. The other actions by the patient indicate that the teaching has been successful.
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