The nurse is providing care to an older adult patient who has been prescribed a topical corticosteroid.Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform?

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Topical corticosteroid use usually has no systemic effects.The skin exposed to the topical corticosteroid becomes thinner and more fragile,especially in an older adult.This area is at greater risk for injury and loss of integrity.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to an Older Adult Patient