The nurse creating a teaching plan for a patient with psoriasis should include which of the following?
A) Caution about taking nonprescription medications
B) Avoided contact with other
C) Frequently wash skin to prevent infection
D) Liberally apply corticosteroids as often as needed
Ans: A
Feedback: The patient should be cautioned about taking nonprescription medications because some may aggravate mild psoriasis. Psoriasis is not contagious. Many patients need reassurance that the condition is not infectious, not a reflection of poor personal hygiene, and not skin cancer. Too-frequent washing of skin produces more soreness and scaling. Overuse of topical corticosteroids can result in skin atrophy, striae, and medication resistance.
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