The nurse is caring for a patient who has impetigo contagiosa. Monitoring for which of the following complications should be included in the plan of care?
a. Glomerulonephritis
b. Respiratory infection
c. Basal cell carcinoma
d. Psoriasis
ANS: A
Glomerulonephritis can result from a particular strain of streptococcus infection that causes impetigo. B, C, and D are not complications of impetigo.
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