The nurse assists the provider to treat a patient who has warts with cantharidin (Cantharone). After the cantharidin is applied to the warts, the nurse will do which of the following?

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Cantharidin (Cantharone) is a blistering agent used to treat warts. After application of the solution, the nurse should cover the warts with nonporous tape when the solution dries. This helps to enhance the blistering effect of the medication and keep it in contact with the warts for a longer time. Applying gauze dressings or wet-to-dry dressings to the warts is not recommended as this may cause the medication to be absorbed by the dressings, reducing its efficacy. Cryotherapy is not typically used in conjunction with Cantharone treatment.

The Nurse Assists the Provider to Treat a Patient Who