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Shelles

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A patient has an erythematous patch of vesicles on her scalp, and she complains of pain and pruritus. A diagnosis of tinea capitis is made. The causative organism is
 
  a. bacterium.
  b. virus.
  c. worm.
  d. fungus.

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A patient who is prescribed deep breathing and coughing every hour has a nonproductive cough and is easily fatigued. What can the nurse do to increase the patient's secretions?
 
  A) Have the patient blow the nose.
  B) Encourage the patient to rest for 30 minutes.
  C) Provide the patient with aerosol medication.
  D) Give the patient a piece of hard candy to eat.


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rnehls

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Tinea capitis is commonly known as ringworm of the scalp. Microsporum audouinii is the major fungal pathogen.

Answer to Question 2

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Hard candy and other sweets increase secretions, thereby helping make the cough productive. Blowing the nose, resting, or using aerosol medication will not help increase secretions.


Shelles

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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