Question

The nurse is planning teaching for a client prescribed desoximetasone (Topicort) for atopic dermatitis. The nurse will teach the client to anticipate which possible adverse effects?

1. Localized pruritis and hives
2. Hair loss in the application area contact dermatitis.
3. Worsening of acne
4. Burning and stinging of the skin in the affected area

Answer 1

The nurse should teach the client to anticipate localized pruritis and hives, hair loss in the application area, worsening of acne, and burning and stinging of the skin.

Step-by-step explanation:

The possible adverse effects that the nurse should teach the client to anticipate when prescribed desoximetasone (Topicort) for atopic dermatitis include:

1. Localized pruritis and hives
2. Hair loss in the application area and contact dermatitis
3. Worsening of acne
4. Burning and stinging of the skin in the affected area

These adverse effects are commonly associated with the use of topical corticosteroids like desoximetasone.