A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Erysipelas whose lower extremities are bright red and raised with well-defined borders. (See image.) Which is the most likely causative organism of this condition?
A) Group B streptococcus.
B) Group A streptococcus.
C) Staphylococcus aureus.
D) Candida albicans.
Answer: B
Erysipelas, a superficial cellulitis of the skin caused by group A streptococcus, usually affects the lower extremities or the face. The involved area is bright red and raised with well-defined borders.
You might also like to view...
Because it helps to maintain objectivity, the most effective approach for treating persons with sexual problems is usually
1. medical. 2. individual. 3. a team approach. 4. psychoanalytical.
A client has been diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. Which symptoms would the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Nasal congestion 2. Wheezing 3. Watery eyes 4. Sneezing 5. Urticaria
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a common complication of:
a. Gonorrhea b. Syphilis c. Chancroid d. Herpes
Which type of malignancy is more common in children with Down's syndrome?
1. Leukemias 2. Osteosarcomas 3. Large cell carcinomas 4. Non-small cell carcinomas