The nurse is experiencing severe skin blisters after wearing latex gloves at work. Which treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed by the health care provider for these skin lesions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Oral antibiotics
b. Topic drying agent
c. Oral antihistamines
d. Topical corticosteroid
e. Topical immunomodulators
ANS: B, C, D, E
Oral or topical antihistamines and topical drying agents may be used. Topical corticosteroids may be used and are most effective if sparingly applied after a bath or shower. Topical immunomodulators also may be prescribed when other treatments fail. A. Oral antibiotics are not indicated in the treatment of a latex allergy.
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ANS:
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a. Tell the client, "Facebook is a safe website. You don't need to worry about Homeland Security." b. Tell the client, "You are in a safe place where you will be helped." c. Administer a prn dose of an antipsychotic medication. d. Tell the client, "You don't need to worry about that."
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The nurse should use this opportunity to teach the father that the infant: a. is old enough to understand the word "no." b. is too young to understand the word "no." c. should already know that electric outlets are dangerous. d. will learn safety issues better if she is spanked.