Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Child with impetigoA nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has impetigo. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Apply bactericidal ointment to lesions. Impetigo is caused by bacteria, so using a bactericidal ointment helps kill the bacteria and promote healing. Soaking hairbrushes in boiling water (B) is more appropriate for treating head lice, not impetigo. Administering acyclovir (C) is used for viral infections, not bacterial infections like impetigo. Sealing soft toys in a plastic bag (D) is unnecessary as impetigo is spread through direct contact, not through objects.