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A Patient Is Undergoing Psoralen Plus Ultraviolet a Light (PUVA)therapy

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A patient is undergoing psoralen plus ultraviolet A light (PUVA) therapy for treatment of psoriasis.What action should the nurse take to prevent adverse effects from this procedure?


A) Cleanse the skin carefully with an antiseptic soap.
B) Shield any unaffected areas with lead-lined drapes.
C) Have the patient use protective eyewear while receiving PUVA.
D) Apply petroleum jelly to the areas surrounding the psoriatic lesions.

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