The Student Nurse Is Participating in Discharge Teaching for the Parents

question 104

Multiple Choice

The student nurse is participating in discharge teaching for the parents of a 2-year-old patient diagnosed with impetigo who have been given a prescription for Bactroban (mupirocin) . The student understands that this medication is provided in which of the following forms?

• A) As an oral pill
• B) As a rectal suppository
• C) As a topical ointment
• D) As a liquid suspension

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Definitions:

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity within bones where marrow, which produces blood cells, is stored.

Compact Bone

The denser, stronger outer layer of bone tissue that provides strength and protection to the bone structure.

Joint Inflammation

The swelling and irritation of a joint, often featuring pain, redness, and restricted movement, typically a sign of arthritis or other joint disorders.

Coccyx

A small, triangular-shaped bone consisting of three to five fused vertebrae.