A patient has an infection in a piercing of the upper ear cartilage. Which information should the nurse provide?
1. "Cleanse the area with hydrogen peroxide three times a day.".
2. "Keep the area covered with ointment.".
3. "This infection will clear after a course of oral antibiotics.".
4. "Cartilage infections can cause changes to the shape of your ear.".
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Rationale 1: Hydrogen peroxide can dry and damage the skin and should be avoided.
Rationale 2: Ointments can keep oxygen from reaching the piercing and can leave a sticky residue.
Rationale 3: Cartilage does not have its own blood supply, so antibiotics are ineffective.
Rationale 4: Cartilage infections are difficult to treat and can lead to permanent deformity.
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