A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Erysipelas whose ...

[Zulu123]

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Erysipelas whose lower extremities are bright red and raised with well-defined borders. (See image.) Which is the most likely causative organism of this condition?
 
  A) Group B streptococcus.
  B) Group A streptococcus.
  C) Staphylococcus aureus.
  D) Candida albicans.

Question 2

A home health nurse is conducting home visits for several clients who are diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which client would the nurse see first?
 
  A) A client who is receiving lamivudine (Epivir) because of a diagnosis of a low CD4 cell count
  B) A client with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) who called the office this morning to report a new onset of fever, cough, and shortness of breath
  C) A client with wasting syndrome who needs modifications and education regarding dietary changes
  D) A client who is receiving IV antibiotics daily for toxoplasmosis

[shayla]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Erysipelas, a superficial cellulitis of the skin caused by group A streptococcus, usually affects the lower extremities or the face. The involved area is bright red and raised with well-defined borders.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

The home health nurse should see the client with PCP because of the complaint of shortness of breath with the new onset of fever. All of the clients need to be seen by the nurse, but based on the ABCs (airway, breathing, and circulation), the nurse should visit this client first to obtain vital signs and perform a respiratory assessment.

[Zulu123]

Thank you

[shayla]

Happy to help you