Author Question: What is most descriptive of atopic dermatitis (AD) (eczema) in an infant? a. Easily cured b. ... (Read 71 times)

mp14 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What is most descriptive of atopic dermatitis (AD) (eczema) in an infant?

a. Easily cured
b. Worse in humid climates
c. Associated with hereditary allergies
d. Related to upper respiratory tract infections

Question 2

Nursing care of the child with Kawasaki disease is challenging because of which occurrence?

a. The child's irritability
b. Predictable disease course
c. Complex antibiotic therapy
d. The child's ongoing requests for food

Melissahxx · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
AD is a type of pruritic eczema that usually begins during infancy and is associated with allergy with a hereditary tendency. Approximately 50 of children with AD develop asthma. AD can be controlled but not cured. Manifestations of the disease are worse when environmental humidity is lower. AD is not associated with respiratory tract infections.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Patient irritability is a hallmark of Kawasaki disease and is the most challenging problem. A quiet environment is necessary to promote rest. The diagnosis is often difficult to make, and the course of the disease can be unpredictable. Intravenous gamma globulin and salicylates are the therapy of choice, not antibiotics. The child often is reluctant to eat. Soft foods and fluids should be offered to prevent dehydration.