A client has a furuncle in the axilla. Which statement by the client indicates a good understand-ing of how to care for this condition?
a. "I'll apply cortisone cream to reduce the inflammation."
b. "I will squeeze the lesion until all pus is removed."
c. "I'll keep my arm down at my side to prevent spread."
d. "I will cleanse the area and apply warm compresses and antibiotic cream."
D
Cortisone cream reduces the inflammatory response but increases the infectious process. Squeezing the lesion may introduce infection to deeper tissues and cause cellulitis. Keeping the arm down increases moisture in the area and promotes bacterial growth. Cleansing and topical antibiotics can eliminate the infection. Warm compresses enhance comfort and open the lesion, allowing better penetration of the topical antibiotic.
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