A nurse is applying a 5 permethrin lotion to a toddler with ...

[robinn137]

A nurse is applying a 5 permethrin lotion to a toddler with scabies. The nurse applies the lotion
 
  1. to the scalp only.
  2. over the entire body from the chindown,as well as on the scalp and forehead.
  3. only on the areas with evidence ofscabies activity.
  4. only on the hands.

Question 2

A child has sustained a severe burn.Place in order of what would be done for this child when the medical team arrives on the scene
 
  1. Start intravenous fluids.
  2. Provide for relief of pain.
  3. Establish an airway.
  4. Place a Foley catheter.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer:2
Rationale: Treatment of scabies involves application of a scabicide,such as 5 percent permethrin lotion,over the entire body from the chin down. The scabicide is also applied to the scalp and forehead of younger children,avoiding the rest of the face.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:3,1,2,4
Rationale: The first step in burn care is to ensure that the child has an airway,is breathing,and has a pulse.Due to the severity of the burn,establishing IV access and starting resuscitation fluids would be next;then the area of pain should be addressed,followed by the insertion of a Foley catheter.

[robinn137]

Great answer, keep it coming

[diana chang]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it