Which medication prescription should the nurse anticipate for a patient, diagnosed with hemorrhoids, to form a physical barrier on the skin to prevent irritation?

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Zinc oxide is commonly used in creams and ointments to form a protective barrier on the skin, which can help prevent irritation from hemorrhoids. It doesn't reduce inflammation or pain directly but protects the skin from moisture and further irritation.

Which Medication Prescription Should the Nurse Anticipate for a Patient