Patients who have an underlying tinea infection to the cellulitis should also be treated with which one of the following?
A. An anti-fungal medication
B. Topical steroids
C. Oral steroids
D. Zinc oxide
A
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A) Impaired skin integrity related to trauma secondary to pruritus and scratching B) Fluid volume deficit related to increased metabolic demands and insensible losses C) Social isolation related to infectivity and inability to go to the playroom D) Deficient knowledge related to how infection is transmitted
The unconscious male client's beard has become soiled with blood and adhesive tape residue. Which does the nurse implement to maintain client hygiene?
1. Trim the beard to a short, manageable length. 2. Shampoo beard at the bedside and comb out debris. 3. Determine contraindications to trimming the beard. 4. Use baby powder to soak up debris; comb debris out.
A client has been prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). Which condition would this medication not be used to treat?
1. Symptomatic Paget's disease in both women and men 2. Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women 3. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in both women and men 4. Fractures
A patient receives succinylcholine for paralysis during endoscopy. During the procedure, the patient's muscles become rigid and the skin feels hot to the touch. The major concern in this patient is the possibility of:
1. esophageal perforation. 2. malignant hyperthermia. 3. septicemia. 4. hyperthyroid storm.