The Health Care Provider Prescribes Topical 5-FU for a Patient

The health care provider prescribes topical 5-FU for a patient with actinic keratosis on the left cheek. The nurse should include which statement in the patient's instructions?

A) "5-FU will shrink the lesion to prepare for surgical excision."
B) "Your cheek area will be eroded and it will take several weeks to heal."
C) "You may develop nausea and anorexia, but good nutrition is important during treatment."
D) "You will need to avoid crowds because of the risk for infection caused by chemotherapy."