Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to teach a parent how to care for a child who has impetigo contagiosa. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Wash clothing in hot water. This is important because impetigo contagiosa is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that spreads through direct contact or contaminated objects. Washing clothing in hot water helps kill the bacteria and prevent re-infection.
Choice A is incorrect because chlorine baths can irritate the skin and may not effectively treat impetigo. Choice B is incorrect because there is no vaccine for impetigo contagiosa. Choice D is incorrect because droplet precautions are not necessary for impetigo as it is not spread through respiratory droplets.
Choice A is incorrect because chlorine baths can irritate the skin and may not effectively treat impetigo. Choice B is incorrect because there is no vaccine for impetigo contagiosa. Choice D is incorrect because droplet precautions are not necessary for impetigo as it is not spread through respiratory droplets.