A nurse is providing education to a patient who is beginning therapy with AndroGel testosterone gel. What statement made by the patient demonstrates a need for further teaching?
a. "I should not shower or swim for at least 5 to 6 hours after application."
b. "I should avoid direct skin-to-skin contact with my spouse where the medication was applied."
c. "I should have my blood drawn for labor-atory tests in 14 days."
d. "I should apply the medication to my ge-nitals for best results."
D
The medication should be applied to the arms, shoulders, and abdomen, not to the genitalia; this statement indicates a need for further teaching. The patient should be instructed not to shower, bathe, or swim for 5 to 6 hours after applying the medication. The patient should be instructed to keep areas where the medication was applied covered to prevent direct skin-to-skin contact with others. The patient should be advised to return to the clinic within 2 weeks for blood tests.
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