Practice Question
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has impetigo. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
Apply bactericidal ointment to lesions.
Rationale:
🟢 Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection, most often caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
🟢 Treatment includes topical bactericidal ointments, such as mupirocin.
🟢 Systemic antibiotics may be needed if the infection is extensive or involves multiple areas.
🟢 Other hygiene measures include keeping nails short and avoiding scratching to prevent autoinoculation.
🟢 Thorough cleaning and removal of crusts before applying ointment can enhance absorption.
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This question is from RN ATI Nursing Care of Children ~2019 which contains 71 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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