Which prescribed treatment should the nurse plan to implement for a child with psoriasis?
a. Antihistamines
b. Oral antibiotics
c. Topical application of calamine lotion
d. Tar and exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet light
ANS: D
Psoriasis is treated with tar preparations and exposure to ultraviolet B light or natural sunlight. Antihistamines, oral antibiotics, and topical application of calamine lotion are not effective in psoriasis.
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