A Patient Has an Infection in a Piercing of the Upper

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient has an infection in a piercing of the upper ear cartilage. Which information should the nurse provide?

• A) "Cleanse the area with hydrogen peroxide three times a day."
• B) "Keep the area covered with ointment."
• C) "This infection will clear after a course of oral antibiotics."
• D) "Cartilage infections can cause changes to the shape of your ear."

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