After the Nurse Has Finished Teaching a Patient About Application

After the nurse has finished teaching a patient about application of corticosteroid cream to an area of contact dermatitis on the right leg, which patient action indicates that more teaching is needed?

A) The patient spreads the cream using a downward motion.
B) The patient takes a tepid bath before applying the cream.
C) The patient applies a thick layer of the cream to the affected skin.
D) The patient covers the area with a dressing after applying the cream.