The client is to apply topical 5-fluorouracil to a lesion diagnosed as actinic keratosis. The nurse would explain that the client should expect the skin to develop
A) desquamation.
B) dryness.
C) erosion and necrosis.
D) itching.

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Medication should be continued until the inflammatory response reaches the erosion, necrosis, and ulceration stage, at which time the medication should be stopped.

The Client Is to Apply Topical 5-Fluorouracil to a Lesion