A client has a wart on the left knee but wants to try an over-the-counter medication to dissolve the wart. What type of solution would the nurse educate the client about?
A) Antiseborrheic agents
B) Antihistamine
C) Antiseptics
D) Keratolytics
D
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Keratolytics dissolve thickened, cornified skin such as warts, corns, and calluses. Their action causes the treated area to soften and swell, facilitating removal. Antiseborrheic agents are applied to the scalp or incorporated into shampooing products to control dandruff. Antihistamines are used to relieve itching. An antiseptic would be used to reduce bacteria on the skin.
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