Posted: September 26th, 2017

Nurse Bea plans to administer dexamethasone cream to a client who has dermatitis over the anterior chest How should the nurse apply this topical agent?

Nurse Bea plans to administer dexamethasone cream to a client who has dermatitis over the anterior chest How should the nurse apply this topical agent?

A. With a circular motion, to enhance absorption
B. With an upward motion, to increase blood supply to the affected area
C. In long, even, outward, and downward strokes in the direction of hair growth
D. In long, even, outward, and upward strokes in the direction opposite hair growth