After teaching a client how to care for a furuncle in the axilla, ...

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After teaching a client how to care for a furuncle in the axilla, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client correctly understands the teaching?
 
  a. I'll apply cortisone cream to reduce the inflammation.
  b. I'll apply a clean dressing after squeezing out the pus.
  c. I'll keep my arm down at my side to prevent spread.
  d. I'll cleanse the area prior to applying antibiotic cream.

Question 2

After teaching a client who is at risk for the formation of pressure ulcers, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which dietary choice by the client indicates a good understanding of the teaching?
 
  a. Low-fat diet with whole grains and cereals and vitamin supplements
  b. High-protein diet with vitamins and mineral supplements
  c. Vegetarian diet with nutritional supplements and fish oil capsules
  d. Low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, low-carbohydrate diet

[annierak]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Cleansing and topical antibiotics can eliminate the infection. Warm compresses enhance comfort and open the lesion, allowing better penetration of the topical antibiotic. Cortisone cream reduces the inflammatory response but increases the infectious process. Squeezing the lesion may introduce infection to deeper tissues and cause cellulitis. Keeping the arm down increases moisture in the area and promotes bacterial growth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The preferred diet is high in protein to assist in wound healing and prevention of new wounds. Fat is also needed to ensure formation of cell membranes, so any of the options with low fat would not be good choices. A vegetarian diet would not provide fat and high levels of protein.

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[nyrave]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it