Author Question: A nurse cares for a client who reports pain related to eczematous dermatitis. Which nonpharmacologic ... (Read 72 times)

sjones · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse cares for a client who reports pain related to eczematous dermatitis. Which nonpharmacologic comfort measures should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

a. Cool, moist compresses
b. Topical corticosteroids
c. Heating pad
d. Tepid bath with cornstarch
e. Back rub with baby oil

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with an acute burn injury. Which action should the nurse take to prevent infection by autocontamination?

a. Use a disposable blood pressure cuff to avoid sharing with other clients.
b. Change gloves between wound care on different parts of the client's body.
c. Use the closed method of burn wound management for all wound care.
d. Advocate for proper and consistent handwashing by all members of the staff.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D
For a client with eczematous dermatitis, the goal of comfort measures is to decrease inflammation and help dbride crusts and scales. The nurse should implement cool, moist compresses and tepid baths with additives such as cornstarch. Topical corticosteroids are a pharmacologic intervention. A heating pad and a back rub with baby oil are not appropriate for this client and could increase inflammation and discomfort.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Autocontamination is the transfer of microorganisms from one area to another area of the same client's body, causing infection of a previously uninfected area. Although all techniques listed can help reduce the risk for infection, only changing gloves between performing wound care on different parts of the client's body can prevent autocontamination.