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jilianpiloj

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What should the nurse do when administering a therapeutic bath to a patient who has severe pruritus?
 
  a. Use Burow's solution to help promote healing
  b. Rub the skin briskly to decrease pruritus
  c. Limit bathing to 3 times a week
  d. Ensure that bath area is at least 85 degrees and dehumidified

Question 2

A patient has herpes zoster (shingles) and is being treated with acyclovir (Zovirax). What should the nurse do when administering this drug?
 
  a. Apply lightly, being careful not to completely cover the lesion
  b. After application, wrap in warm wet dressings
  c. Use gloves
  d. Rub medication into lesions


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Pruritus is responsible for most of the discomfort. Wet dressings and using Burow's solution help promote the healing process. A cool environment with increased humidity decreases the pruritus. Give daily baths with an application to cleanse the skin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The topical application requires that the nurse uses gloves, completely covers the lesion gently, then leaves it open to the air.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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