A client with psoriasis is being treated with topical corticosteroids. The nurse who is teaching the client about the application of the medication should explain that the correct way to apply the medication is to:
1. Apply the medication in a thin layer.
2. Avoid rubbing the medication into the skin.
3. Apply a thick layer of medication.
4. Continue medication even if lesions worsen, because it is only a temporary reaction.
Apply the medication in a thin layer.
Rationale: Topical corticosteroids should be applied in a thin layer and rubbed in thoroughly on wet skin. Some infections may be made worse by corticosteroids. If the lesions worsen, the medication should be discontinued and the health provider notified.
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