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urbanoutfitters

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When developing a nursing care plan for a child with atopic dermatitis who has a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection (secondary to scratching of lesions), the nurse will most likely select which of the following interventions?
 
  a. Keep the environment warm.
  b. Dress the child in clothing that is light, clean, and loose.
  c. Teach the family to use antibacterial hand soap.
  d. Avoid lotions and creams.

Question 2

The nurse working in pediatrics will find that the majority of cases of atopic dermatitis or eczema occur in which of the following age groups?
 
  a. infants and young children c. latency age
  b. school-aged children d. adolescents and young adults



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Answer to Question 1

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A Incorrect. The nurse will not most likely advise the caregiver to keep the environment warm.
B Correct. When developing a nursing care plan for a child with atopic dermatitis who has a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection (secondary to scratching of lesions), the nurse will most likely advise the caregiver to dress the child in clothing that is light, clean, and loose. Tight clothing may cause more irritation and therefore more scratching. Clean clothing will prevent further infection.
C Incorrect. The nurse will not most likely advise the caregiver to teach the family to use antibacterial hand soap.
D Incorrect. The nurse will not most likely advise the caregiver to avoid lotions and creams.

Answer to Question 2

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A Correct. Atopic dermatitis has been described as an itch that rashes. Although it can occur at any time of life, it is most common in infants and young children.
B Incorrect. Atopic dermatitis is not most common in school-aged children.
C Incorrect. Atopic dermatitis is not most common in latency age.
D Incorrect. Atopic dermatitis is not most common in adolescents and young adults.




urbanoutfitters

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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