The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Furuncle

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with a furuncle on the pinna at the opening of the ear canal.The nurse is reviewing home care instructions with the client.Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?

• A) "I will put the bacitracin ointment on the sore three times a day."
• B) "I will gently squeeze the sore to drain the liquid out once a day."
• C) "I will take Tylenol (acetaminophen) if my ear starts to hurt a lot."
• D) "I will put a warm compress on the sore for 15 minutes three times a day."

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