A child is being treated at home for chickenpox. The home/health nurse
Question Answered step-by-step A child is being treated at home for chickenpox. The home/health nurseis visiting and notes an elevated temperature. To prevent a common complication of an elevated temperature, the nurse recommends which of the following? Select all that apply.1.‐ Antipyretics such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.2.‐ Aspirin as needed for fever control.3.‐ Keep child well covered to prevent chilling.4.‐ Antibiotics as ordered.5.‐ Remove unnecessary clothing.The client who is 2 weeks post-burn with a 40% deep partial-thickness injury still has openwounds. The nurse’s assessment reveals the following findings: temperature 96.5°F, BP 87/40, andsevere diarrhea stools. What problem does the nurse most likely suspect?1- Findings are normal, not suspicious of a problem2- Systemic gram—positive infection3- Systemic gram—negative infection4- Systemic fungal infectionA client visits the primary care center because of acne. In anticipating the pharmacologicmanagement of this client, the nurse should anticipate of the following as a first line medicationtherapy?1- Corticosteroids2- Topical retinoids.3- Antibiotics.4- Isotretinoin (Accutane)What instructions should the nurse give the client who is receiving tretinoin (Retin A)?1- Apply the preparation in the morning.2- Use gloves and apply a thick layer 4 times a day.3- Avoids products containing vitamin C.4-Apply to dry skin, 30 minutes after washing.The school nurse explains to a group of adolescent at a school health fair that which of thefollowing medications are considered the most effective anti-acne agents?1- Prednisone2-Tretinoin3-Doxycycline4-IsotretinoinAn adolescent with acne is placed on a course of tetracycline. What important environmentalcontrols should the nurse emphasize to the adolescent when teaching about the medication” Select allthat apply.1- Wearing a hat.2-Wearing long-sleeved shirts.3- Wearing sunglasses.4- Applying sunscreen.5- Wearing heavy socks.The nurse cares for a client receiving doxycycline (vibramycin) 50 mg POBID. The nurse isconcerned if the client states which of the following? Select all that apply.1- “I wear sunscreen when I am outdoors”.2- “I have a vaginal discharge”.3- “My husband and I use condoms for birth control”.4- “I take all the medication in the bottle”.5- “I take an OTC antacid if I have a gastric upset”.The nurse determines that which of the following reported by a client with acne would notcontribute to the severity of the acne?1- Stress2-Oil-based cosmetics.3-Diet4-MoisturizersWhich of the following should the nurse recommended to the adolescent with severe acne?1- Scrub skin vigorously twice daily with a polyester sponge bad.2- Encourage a diet with adequate protein and vitamin A.3- Teach adolescent to avoid cosmetics and shaving creams that may irritate skin.4- Encourage the client to have at least an hour of sunlight exposure daily.When telling the client with psoriasis how to apply topical steroids to treat her lesions the nurseshould explain that:1- It is applied in a thin layer over affected areas only.2- It is applied liberally to affected area and adjacent skin.3- It should only be applied at night.4- It is applied to damp skin only.The nurse would assess a client for which of the following side effects associated with topicalcorticosteroids use?1- Hyperpigmentation2-Oiliness3-Burning sensation.4- Staining of skin. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 602 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
