Topical medication

1.	Introducing self
2.	Identify patient  by identification band
3.	Explain  procedure to patient
4.	Wash hands  and  wear clean gloves
5.	Position the patient  and bring affected  area to nurses working level
6.	Open and prepare supply in order of use
7.	Remove cap from medication  and place inner surface up
8.	Apply medication with sterile tongue depressor /applicator or clean gloves
9.	If area treated is extensive  use a new sterile  tongue depressor
10.	Begin  in center of affected area and apply medications in circular  motion towards outer edge of affected area
11.	To cover the area with dressing if ordered
12.	To apply patch type of medication ·         Obtain appropriate patch of proper measurement ·         Place ointment inside the patch directly ·         Reposition patient for comfort and safety ·         Remove gloves and wash hands
13.	Record in nurses record
14.	Record skin  condition before and type of topical medication administered and strength of medication and site
15.	Report any change or abnormalities