A 16-year-old male diagnosed with genital warts presents for chemical ablation with podophyllin (Podofin) 25% topical solution. The lesions appear on the glans and scrotum. When applying the solution to the affected areas, the nurse practitioner should NOT:

apply acetic acid to the external genitalia 3-5 minutes prior to chemical ablation.

apply petroleum jelly 3-5 mm away from the lesions prior to applying podophyllin (Podofin)

use a cotton-tipped wooden applicator when applying podophyllin (Podofin) directly on the lesions.

dust the lesions with talcum powder once the ablation is complete.