A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Cellulitis from an Insect

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with cellulitis from an insect bite on the hand. In addition to taking the prescribed antibiotic, the nurse would recommend which treatments?. Select all that apply.

• A) Get plenty of rest with the hand elevated on a pillow.
• B) Soak the hand in cool Burrow's solution.
• C) Report any pain in the hand.
• D) Wrap the hand and arm in warm towels.
• E) Protect the blisters from rupture if possible.

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