A medical assistant must apply a topical medication to a patient's skin. What is an error in administration technique?

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When the medical assistant applies a topical medication to a patient's skin, it is important to do the following:
• Wear gloves
• Use a sterile application (tongue blade or swab) to remove medication from the container. To keep the container sterile, a new sterile applicator must be used each time.
• Rub creams gently into the skin.
• Pat lotions onto the skin.
• Liniments must be rubbed into the skin.
• Apply ointments using a sterile applicator.
• For aerosol topical sprays, hold the bottle 3 to 6 inches from the skin and spray.

A Medical Assistant Must Apply a Topical Medication to a Patient's