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A Nurse Caring for a Patient Who Is to Initiate

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A nurse caring for a patient who is to initiate therapy with Zostrix (capsaicin) would include which of the following statements in the patient teaching? Select all that apply.


A) "This medication is used to treat local skin infections."
B) "Apply the medication topically 3-4 times daily."
C) "Keep the ointment away from the eyes or any open skin areas."
D) "Rub the cream into the affected area well so little or no cream is left on the surface."
E) "The medication helps reduce the pain associated with arthritis."
F) "Capsaicin is taken in pill form on an empty stomach once daily."

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