Author Question: As a support to the antibiotic therapy prescribed for a child's cellulitis of the lower leg, the ... (Read 29 times)

joblessjake · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

As a support to the antibiotic therapy prescribed for a child's cellulitis of the lower leg, the nurse would suggest that the parent:

a. Keep the area moist with cool cloths
b. Apply warm, moist compresses to the area
c. Keep the limb elevated
d. Gently scrub the area with an alcohol swab

Question 2

A child with a diagnosis of schizencephaly is assigned to a new nurse on the pediatric floor. The new nurse has not worked with a child with this diagnosis before. A career nurse discusses the plan of care needed for the child with the new nurse.

It will be important to: 1. Assess the side of the body that has paralysis for any lesions or sores.
2. Let the patient do as much as possible for activities of daily.
3. Discourage the patient to move the paralyzed side of the body.
4. Provide full care for the patient.

Tonyam972 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The application of warm, moist compresses will increase the circulation to the area and promote healing.

Answer to Question 2

1
Feedback
1. Skin breakdown can occur because of the lack of mobility for the affected side of the body.
2. The child may be lower functioning and not be able to understand how to do ADLs or have the physical ability to do them.
3. Movement is important, but not the priority.
4. Encouragement to do as much as possible is important for independence, but the child will need supervision.