Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A 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 a bacterial skin infection, so applying a bactericidal ointment helps kill the bacteria and promote healing. This instruction directly targets the infection.
Incorrect choices:
B: Administering acyclovir is for viral infections, not bacterial impetigo.
C: Soaking hairbrushes in boiling water is more for lice infestation, not impetigo.
D: Sealing soft toys is unnecessary for impetigo transmission since it is primarily spread through direct contact.
Incorrect choices:
B: Administering acyclovir is for viral infections, not bacterial impetigo.
C: Soaking hairbrushes in boiling water is more for lice infestation, not impetigo.
D: Sealing soft toys is unnecessary for impetigo transmission since it is primarily spread through direct contact.