When caring for a male client with severe impetigo, the nurse should include which intervention in the plan of care?
a- Placing mitts on the client’s hands
b- Administering systemic antibiotics as prescribed
c- Applying topical antibiotics as prescribed
d- Continuing to administer antibiotics for 21 days as prescribed
Answer B.
Impetigo is a contagious, superficial skin infection caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci. If the condition is severe, the physician typically prescribes systemic antibiotics for 7 to 10 days to prevent glomerulonephritis, a dangerous complication.
The client’s nails should be kept trimmed to avoid scratching; however, mitts aren’t necessary.
Topical antibiotics are less effective than systemic antibiotics in treating impetigo.
a- Placing mitts on the client’s hands
b- Administering systemic antibiotics as prescribed
c- Applying topical antibiotics as prescribed
d- Continuing to administer antibiotics for 21 days as prescribed
Answer B.
Impetigo is a contagious, superficial skin infection caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci. If the condition is severe, the physician typically prescribes systemic antibiotics for 7 to 10 days to prevent glomerulonephritis, a dangerous complication.
The client’s nails should be kept trimmed to avoid scratching; however, mitts aren’t necessary.
Topical antibiotics are less effective than systemic antibiotics in treating impetigo.