After the nurse has finished teaching a client about application of corticosteroid cream to an area of contact dermatitis on the right leg, which of the following client actions indicates that more teaching is needed?
A)The client spreads the cream using a downward motion.
B)The client takes a tepid bath before applying the cream.
C)The client applies a thick layer of the cream to the affected skin.
D)The client covers the area with a dressing after applying the cream.

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Creams and ointments should be applied in a thin layer to avoid wasting the medication. The other actions by the client indicate that the teaching has been successful.

After the Nurse Has Finished Teaching a Client About Application