Topical corticosteroid therapy has been ordered for a patient with pruritus. What information should be incorporated into the plan of care for this patient? a. Apply liberally in the prescribed area....

Topical corticosteroid therapy has been ordered for a patient with pruritus. What

information should be incorporated into the plan of care for this patient?

a. Apply liberally in the prescribed area.

b. Absorption is enhanced when skin is dry.

c. Local side effects may include skin atrophy and thinning.

d. Absorption is decreased when covered with an occlusive dressing.