The school nurse identified scabies on an eight-year-old. The ...

[Davideckstein7]

The school nurse identified scabies on an eight-year-old. The client's mother was contacted and instructed to use Kwell to eliminate the scabies. Which of the following is the proper sequence for application of Kwell?
 
  a. Scrub the entire body with soap and water; towel dry; apply Kwell; 8-12 hours later, remove Kwell with a complete bath.
  b. Apply Kwell; 8 hours later, scrub with soap and water.
  c. Scrub with soap and water. apply a thin layer of Kwell; after 30 minutes remove Kwell with a complete bath.
  d. Apply Kwell to affected areas t.i.d. for three days.

Question 2

Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the safe use of metronidazole for treatment of trichomonal infections?
 
  a. All sexual partners need to be treated simultaneously.
  b. I should only consume small amounts of alcohol during treatment.
  c. I should use as many courses of metronidazole as necessary to eradicate the infection.
  d. Metronidazole is safe to use if I'm pregnant.

[parshano]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the correct sequence.
B Incorrect: This is not the entire sequence.
C Incorrect: This is not the correct sequence.
D Incorrect: This is not the correct process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is an accurate statement and needs to be a part of client teaching.
B Incorrect: Alcohol must be avoided.
C Incorrect: Repeated treatment may lead to increased risk of cancer.
D Incorrect: Metronidazole should not be used during pregnancy.

[Davideckstein7]

Excellent

[AngeliqueG]

Gracias!