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chandani · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient with a skin disorder is prescribed a therapeutic bath to be used at home. What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this treatment?

Select all that apply.

1. Place a bath mat in the tub.
2. Stay in the tub bath for 1 hour.
3. Keep the bathroom well-ventilated.
4. Rub the skin vigorously with a dry towel.
5. Expect the skin to be itchy after the bath.

Question 2

A patient with a skin infection is diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). What mediations should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

Select all that apply.

1. penicillin (Pen-V-K)
2. clindamycin (Cleocin)
3. minocycline (Minocin)
4. doxycycline (Vibramycin)
5. trimethoprimsulfame thoxazole (Bactrim)

raenoj · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3
A bath mat should be used in the tub because medications may cause the tub to become slippery. The patient should be instructed to stay in the tub for 20 to 30 minutes and immerse the area being treated. The bathroom should be well-ventilated when using medications in a bath. The skin should be blotted and not rubbed with a towel. If itching is not relieved or becomes worse, the health care provider should be contacted.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
MRSA infections may be treated with antimicrobial therapy, including trimethoprimsulfame thoxazole (Bactrim), minocycline (Minocin), doxycycline (Vibramycin), or clindamycin (Cleocin). Penicillin (Pen-V-K) is not used to treat MRSA infections.