The nurse working with a child who has cellulitis anticipates doctor's orders for which of the following usual treatment regimens?
a. whirlpool, meperidine (Demerol) or morphine sulfate, and wet to dry dressings
b. oral antibiotics, warm compresses, immobilization, elevation of the extremity, and analgesics
c. debridement of the wounds, antibiotic creams, dressings, and an Ace bandage
d. incision and drainage with antibiotics placed in the wound, done as a minor surgical procedure in day surgery
B
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A Incorrect. Working with a child who has cellulitis, the nurse will not expect doctor's orders for whirlpool, meperidine (Demerol) or morphine sulfate, and wet to dry dressings.
B Correct. The child with limited cellulitis can generally be managed on an outpatient basis with a regimen of oral antibiotics, warm compresses, immobilization and elevation of the extremity, and comfort measures.
C Incorrect. Working with a child who has cellulitis, the nurse will not expect doctor's orders for debridement of the wounds, antibiotic creams, dressings, and an Ace bandage.
D Incorrect. Working with a child who has cellulitis, the nurse will not expect doctor's orders for incision and drainage with antibiotics placed in the wound, done as a minor surgical procedure in day surgery.
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