Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for a corticosteroid cream. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Prolonged corticosteroid use risks skin atrophy, so limiting to 2 weeks is standard unless directed. Thin application, no occlusion, and cleaning are correct.