A patient has actinic keratosis and is unable to tolerate the effects of fluorouracil. The provider orders the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac sodium [Solaraze] 3% gel. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
A) "Apply this medication three times daily for 30 days."
B) "Dry skin, itching, and rash are common local side effects."
C) "This drug has the same risk of GI side effects as with oral NSAIDs."
D) "You do not need to protect your skin from sunlight with diclofenac."
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