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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of atopic dermatitis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Your provider may recommend a daily antihistamine to help control your symptoms."
Daily antihistamines can help control itching associated with atopic dermatitis.
B. "Your provider will remove the lesions with solid carbon dioxide."
Solid carbon dioxide is not used to treat atopic dermatitis.
C. "You should cleanse your mouth daily with a prescribed mouthwash."
Mouth cleansing is not relevant for atopic dermatitis, which primarily affects the skin.
D. "You will need to take the entire prescription of antibiotics even if your condition improves."
Antibiotics are not typically used for atopic dermatitis unless there is a secondary bacterial infection.
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Full Explanation
A. Daily antihistamines can help control itching associated with atopic dermatitis.
B. Solid carbon dioxide is not used to treat atopic dermatitis.
C. Mouth cleansing is not relevant for atopic dermatitis, which primarily affects the skin.
D. Antibiotics are not typically used for atopic dermatitis unless there is a secondary bacterial infection.
Similar Questions
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cocaine toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)
A. Report of tinnitus
Tinnitus is not commonly associated with acute cocaine toxicity.
B. Tremor
Tremor is a common finding in acute cocaine toxicity due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity.
C. Agitation
Agitation is common in acute cocaine toxicity as a result of CNS stimulation.
D. Bradycardia
Bradycardia is not typically seen; tachycardia is more common.
E. Fever
Fever can occur as a symptom of acute cocaine toxicity.
Full Explanation
A. Tinnitus is not commonly associated with acute cocaine toxicity.
B. Tremor is a common finding in acute cocaine toxicity due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity.
C. Agitation is common in acute cocaine toxicity as a result of CNS stimulation.
D. Bradycardia is not typically seen; tachycardia is more common.
E. Fever can occur as a symptom of acute cocaine toxicity.
A nurse prepares to replace the nearly empty container of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client when she finds that there has been a delay in receiving the new container of solution from the pharmacy. Which of the following solutions should the nurse infuse until the next container of TPN solution becomes available?
A. Lactated Ringer's
Lactated Ringer's does not provide the necessary glucose to prevent hypoglycemia in clients receiving TPN.
B. 3% sodium chloride
3% sodium chloride is hypertonic and not appropriate for preventing hypoglycemia.
C. 0.9% sodium chloride
0.9% sodium chloride does not provide the necessary glucose.
D. Dextrose 10% in water
Dextrose 10% in water (D10W) provides a glucose source to help prevent hypoglycemia in clients when TPN is temporarily unavailable.
Full Explanation
A. Lactated Ringer's does not provide the necessary glucose to prevent hypoglycemia in clients receiving TPN.
B. 3% sodium chloride is hypertonic and not appropriate for preventing hypoglycemia.
C. 0.9% sodium chloride does not provide the necessary glucose.
D. Dextrose 10% in water (D10W) provides a glucose source to help prevent hypoglycemia in clients when TPN is temporarily unavailable.
A nurse manager is providing an educational program on antibiotic sensitivity to bacterial infections. The nurse should include in the teaching that vancomycin is indicated for which of the following infections?
A. Klebsiella
Klebsiella is typically treated with other antibiotics, such as cephalosporins or carbapenems.
B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is usually treated with antipseudomonal penicillins or cephalosporins.
C. Candida
Candida is a fungal infection treated with antifungals like fluconazole.
D. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Vancomycin is particularly effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), making it the preferred treatment for MRSA infections.
Full Explanation
A. Klebsiella is typically treated with other antibiotics, such as cephalosporins or carbapenems.
B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is usually treated with antipseudomonal penicillins or cephalosporins.
C. Candida is a fungal infection treated with antifungals like fluconazole.
D. Vancomycin is particularly effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), making it the preferred treatment for MRSA infections.