Tamra's doctor instructs her to apply the medicated cream to her foot and, as much as possible, keep her foot dry and exposed to air. How will keeping her foot dry and exposed to the air affect the action of the cream?

A) It will speed absorption and increase local effects.
B) It will slow absorption and reduce systemic effects.
C) It will not affect the action at all; it is simply good hygiene.
D) It will slow absorption and aid in the development of systemic effects.


B

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