Which of the following would you include in teaching a patient who has had cryosurgery?

Question

A. Tell the patient to protect the site from exposure to the sun
B. Encourage the patient to apply a heating pad to the surgical site
C. Inform the patient that a large, painful, bloody blister may form
D. Tell the patient that a dressing is never necessary
E. Tell the patient to call the doctor if swelling or redness occurs.

Answer 1

C. Inform the patient that a large, painful, bloody blister may form
Tell a patient who has had cryosurgery that a painful, bloody blister may form. The patient should not disturb the blister; it usually ruptures about 2 weeks after surgery.