The 32-year-old patient presents complaining of severe itching on the arms that has gotten worse as her job has gotten more stressful. Upon assessment, the nurse observes erythematous lichen patches on the arms and in the antecubital fossa, where it is fissured and weeping. The nurse anticipates providing education about which medication?

Topical corticosteroid. The patient is exhibiting signs of eczema, which is treated with topical corticosteroid. Oral prednisone may be used if topical corticosteroid fails. This is not a parasitic infection, so permethrin is unnecessary. Oral diphenhydramine may be used if the topical corticosteroid is unsuccessful.

The 32-year-old patient presents complaining of severe itching on...

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