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azncindy619

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The nurse is taking care of a child with scabies. Which primary clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to assess with this disease?
 
  a. Edema
  b. Redness
  c. Pruritus
  d. Maceration

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a school-age child with a tinea capitis (ringworm) infection. The nurse should expect that therapeutic management for this child includes:
 
  a. administering oral griseofulvin.
  b. administering topical or oral antibiotics.
  c. applying topical sulfonamides.
  d. applying Burow solution compresses to affected area.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Scabies is caused by the scabies mite. The inflammatory response and intense itching occur after the host has become sensitized to the mite. This occurs approximately 30 to 60 days after initial contact. Edema, redness, and maceration are not observed in scabies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Treatment with the antifungal agent griseofulvin is part of the treatment for the fungal disease ringworm. Oral griseofulvin therapy frequently continues for weeks or months. Antibiotics, sulfonamides, and Burow solution are not effective in fungal infections.





 

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