How to prevent adverse effects through patient education

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Problem

Overview

Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder affecting many Americans. As the disorder has a genetic predisposition, it can be pervasive in a patient's life as early as one-year of age. Topical steroids are a common treatment for atopic dermatitis but not without long-term effects to the skin. Considering the skin as our first defense to infection, nurses need to be keenly aware of these potential effects of treatments on patient health.

Task

You are a nurse caring for a 75-year-old patient with a history of atopic dermatitis.

Address the following prompts:

Question 1) Explain how you would educate the patient on long-term effects of topical corticosteroids.
Question 2) Describe how to prevent these adverse effects through patient education.

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