A patient using tretinoin gel tells the nurse his skin is peeling. What should the nurse do?
Explanation
• Tretinoin is used to treat acne. It commonly causes skin irritation, pruritus, and peeling due to its effect on epidermal cell turnover.
• Incorrect: Calling the physician is not needed as this is an expected side effect.
• Incorrect: Never tell a patient to discontinue a medication or change the dosing schedule without consulting with the physician first.