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