Nursing interventions would include use of which medication for a child with eczema?
1. Hydrocortisone ointment 1%
2. Nystatin topical ointment
3. Lotrimin ointment
4. Silvadene cream
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Rationale:
1. Topical corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation when the child has eczema. Hydrocortisone 1% usually is the drug of choice.
2. Nystatin ointment is used to treat fungal infections.
3. Lotrimin ointment is used to treat fungal infections.
4. Silvadene cream is used for burns.
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