One of the prescribed medications for a 36-week gestational age baby girl is a topical water-soluble medication to be applied to the perineum daily to treat an inflammatory rash.What considerations is the nurse aware of before medication administration? (Select all that apply.)
A) Age of the client
B) Location of topical application
C) Increased intestinal transit rate
D) Condition of the skin
E) Gastric pH of 8

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The nurse should consider the age of the client as it affects skin absorption, the location of topical application as it can influence absorption and effectiveness, and the condition of the skin since damaged or inflamed skin can alter absorption rates.

One of the Prescribed Medications for a 36-Week Gestational Age