Which of the Following Is an Important Nursing Consideration When

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important nursing consideration when caring for a child with impetigo contagiosa?

• A)Apply topical corticosteroids to decrease inflammation.
• B)Carefully remove dressings so as not to dislodge undermined skin, crusts, and debris.
• C)Carefully wash hands and maintain cleanliness when caring for an infected child.
• D)Examine child under a Wood lamp for possible spread of lesions.

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Definitions:

Extreme Values

Extreme values are the data points that are significantly higher or lower than the majority of the data set, often causing significant impact in statistical analyses.

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of data, indicating the spread or dispersion.

Standard Deviation

An indicator of the extent of variability or spread in a dataset, showing the degree to which the values deviate from the average.

Median

The middle value of a data set when it is arranged in ascending or descending order.