The client receives a topical medication for treatment of an acne-like skin disorder. The nurse completes medication education and evaluates learning has occurred when the client makes which statements?
1. "My daughter has a similar problem so she can use this too."
2. "I will call my doctor if I notice a change in my symptoms."
3. "I will apply the medication only to the affected area."
4. "I do not need to shower prior to using this medication."
5. "My medication only needs to be applied once a day."
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Rationale 1: Clients should not share medications; the daughter should have an evaluation herself.
Rationale 2: The client must notify the physician if the symptoms change.
Rationale 3: Medications can be irritating, so they should be applied only to the affected area.
Rationale 4: The medication should be applied to clean skin, so it is a good idea to shower prior to using this medication.
Rationale 5: Some topical medications need to be applied more than once a day.
Global Rationale: The client must notify the physician if the symptoms change. Medications can be irritating, so they should be applied only to the affected area. Clients should not share medications; the daughter should have an evaluation herself. The medication should be applied to clean skin, so it is a good idea to shower prior to using this medication. Some topical medications need to be applied more than once a day.
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