All of the following statements about necrotizing fasciitis are true EXCEPT
a. it is very rare in occurrence and decreasing in incidence
b. it spreads along the adipose planes
c. it is typically caused by beta-hemolytic strep
d. it is a slowly progressing disease
C
The fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue that covers the muscles. There has been an increased incidence of a severe and rapidly progressing infectious process known as necrotizing fasciitis. This infection spreads along the fascial planes and is typically caused by beta-hemolytic strep.
You might also like to view...
An adult client's susceptibility to osteoporosis is caused by which aspect of his or her history?
a. Fractured arm at age 16 b. Active smoking c. Vitamin D supplements d. Weight lifting
A young female patient tells the nurse that she has a "thin, runny discharge" from her vagina every month, about halfway through her menstrual cycle. What should the nurse realize this patient is describing?
1. normal changes in cervical mucus 2. evidence of a blocked vaginal gland 3. sexual arousal response 4. evidence of a sexually transmitted infection
The nurse is caring for a client who has been given 6 months to live after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer of the lung. Evidence that the client is in the bargaining stage of death and dying is demonstrated by which of the following statements?
a. "Not me." b. "Why me?" c. "Yes, me." d. "Let me."
A patient will begin taking amoxicillin. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which foods?
a. Green leafy vegetables b. Beef and other red meat c. Coffee, tea, and colas d. Acidic fruits and juices