Author Question: An African American patient has reoccurring folliculitis on the face. What should the nurse instruct ... (Read 58 times)

anjilletteb · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

An African American patient has reoccurring folliculitis on the face. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do about this health problem?

1. Practice good hygiene.
2. Shave daily.
3. Shave very closely.
4. Shave in the opposite direction of hair growth.

Question 2

The nurse is counseling a patient who has atopic dermatitis (eczema) and has developed a secondary infection. What should the nurse emphasize so that the patient can prevent this type of infections in the future?

1. methods to prevent itching
2. continuous antibiotic treatment
3. frequent bathing
4. allergy testing

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

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Careful hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods to reduce the spread of infection. All patients should be taught the importance of hand hygiene, but it is even more important for the patient with a bacterial infection. There is no evidence that daily shaving will reduce folliculitis. There is no evidence that shaving closely will reduce folliculitis. There is no evidence that shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth will reduce folliculitis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
A secondary infection can develop due to skin trauma and breakdown from scratching. Therefore, it is important to control the itching that occurs with eczema. Antibiotics would be given to treat the infection but not prevent it. Frequent bathing may dry out the skin causing increased itching. It is important to identify the irritants that cause the lesions, but this will not prevent a secondary infection.