An Important Nursing Consideration When Caring for a Child with Impetigo

question 22

Multiple Choice

An important nursing consideration when caring for a child with impetigo contagiosa is to:

• 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's lamp for possible spread of lesions.

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