The Nurse Is Discussing the Management of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing the management of atopic dermatitis (eczema) with a parent. Which of the following should be included?

• A)Dress infant warmly in woolen clothes to prevent chilling.
• B)Keep fingernails and toenails cut short and clean.
• C)Give bubble baths instead of washing lesions with soap.
• D)Launder clothes in mild detergent; use fabric softener in rinse.

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Definitions:

Allostasis

“Balance through adaptation.” In this model of stress processes, the central nervous system (CNS) controls multiple interacting regulatory processes so that the best balance for each specific challenge is found, rather than returning to a fixed set point.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, developed by Hans Selye.

Set-Point Model

A theory in psychology that suggests individuals have a pre-set level of happiness or well-being, which is largely stable over time despite changes in circumstances.

Homeostasis

The regulatory process organisms use to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.