A client with atopic dermatitis has a new prescription for tacrolimus. After teaching the client about the medication, which statement by the client indicates that further teaching is needed?
A)"After I apply the medication, I can go ahead and get dressed as usual."
B)"I will rub the medication gently onto the skin every morning and night."
C)"I will need to minimize my time in the sun while I am using the tacrolimus."
D)"If the medication burns when I apply it, I will wipe it off and call the doctor."

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The client should be taught that transient burning at the application site is an expected effect of tacrolimus and that the medication should be left in place. The other statements by the client are accurate and indicate that client teaching has been effective.

A Client with Atopic Dermatitis Has a New Prescription for Tacrolimus