Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 466 of 1700
After you apply the medicine, what should you do to help the skin absorb it?
- Cover it with plastic wrap
- Gently rub it into the skin
- Press a warm cloth on it
- Leave the cream in a thick layer
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Correct answer: Gently rub it into the skin
Gentle rubbing helps the skin absorb the medicine.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.8: Skills Checklist- Topical Medications
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026