A patient has had cryosurgery to treat a skin lesion. What instructions should be given to the patient and family on discharge? Select all that apply.

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A patient has had cryosurgery to treat a skin lesion. What instructions should be given to the patient and family on discharge?  Select all that apply.

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A) The patient should be informed that the effects of cryosurgery may not be immediately visible and may take up to 24 hours to appear.
B) Topical antibiotic should be applied as ordered to prevent infections.
C) It is important to keep the treated areas clean to prevent further infections.
D) Healing after cryosurgery can take several weeks, and the patient must be counseled on recovery expectations. Therefore, choices A, B, C, and D are the best options. E is not accurate as healing may take longer than a few days.

A Patient Has Had Cryosurgery to Treat a Skin Lesion