A 3-year-old is diagnosed with impetigo. Which instructions should the nurse provide this child's caregiver? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The crusts can be softened with warm tap water.
2. Use a gentle antibacterial soap to cleanse the area of crusts.
3. Bring the child back to the clinic for another infusion of intravenous antibiotic in 2 days.
4. Do not allow any other family members to use the same towels as this child.
5. Use an emollient lotion on the area until healing occurs.
1,2,4
Rationale 1: Removal of crusts requires soaking the area with warm tap water.
Rationale 2: A gentle antibacterial soap can be used to cleanse the area of crusts.
Rationale 3: Oral antibiotics may be ordered, but treatment with intravenous antibiotic is not indicated.
Rationale 4: This infection can be spread to others by sharing towels or sheets.
Rationale 5: It is not necessary to use lotion on the area.
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