The nurse is providing education to a patient who is beginning therapy with testosterone gel. What ...

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The medication should be applied to the arms and upper torso, not to the genitalia; this statement indicates a need for further teaching.
The patient should be instructed not to shower, bathe, or swim for 5 to 6 hours after administration of the medication; no further teaching is necessary.
The patient should be instructed to keep areas covered where the medication was applied to avoid direct skin-to-skin contact with others; no further teaching is necessary.
The patient should be advised to return to the clinic within 2 weeks for blood tests; no further teaching is necessary.

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