A patient is receiving the first ultraviolet light therapy treatment for psoriasis. What should the nurse include in this patient's teaching?. Select all that apply.

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A) The skin will appear red after the treatment due to the exposure to ultraviolet light.
C) Clearing of lesions may take 7 weeks or more and patients should be aware that it may take time to see improvement.
E) A photosensitizing medication may be given before the treatment to enhance the effects of the ultraviolet light therapy. 
B) and D) are not accurate statements and should not be included in the patient teaching.

A Patient Is Receiving the First Ultraviolet Light Therapy Treatment