The Nurse Is Interviewing a Patient with Contact Dermatitis

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a patient with contact dermatitis.Which finding indicates a need for patient teaching?

A) The patient applies corticosteroid cream to pruritic areas.
B) The patient uses Neosporin ointment on minor cuts or abrasions.
C) The patient adds oilated oatmeal (Aveeno) to the bath water every day.
D) The patient takes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) at night if itching occurs.