The nurse assists the provider to treat a patient who has warts with cantharidin (Cantharone). After the cantharidin is applied to the warts, the nurse will
a. apply gauze dressings to the warts and secure them with tape.
b. cover the warts with non-porous tape when the solution dries.
c. prepare to assist the provider with cryotherapy to complete the procedure.
d. treat the warts with Burrow's soaks and apply a wet-to-dry dressing.
ANS: B
To prevent damage to the surrounding skin, the wart should be covered with non-porous tape after the application of cantharidin is allowed to dry. This procedure can be repeated in 1 to 2 weeks. Gauze dressings are porous and would allow the solution to come in contact with intact skin. Cryotherapy is a separate procedure and not done after treatment with cantharidin. Burrow's soaks are not indicated.
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