{"id":142610,"date":"2024-09-22T08:40:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-22T08:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=142610"},"modified":"2024-09-22T08:40:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T08:40:33","slug":"a-nurse-is-caring-for-a-child-who-has-impetigo-contagiosa-that-developed-in-the-hospital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/22\/a-nurse-is-caring-for-a-child-who-has-impetigo-contagiosa-that-developed-in-the-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is caring for a child who has impetigo contagiosa that developed in the hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is caring for a child who has impetigo contagiosa that developed in the hospital.<br>Which of the following actions should the nurse take?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Administer amphotericin B IV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Apply lidocaine ointment topically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Initiate contact isolation precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Report the disease to the state health department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E.<br>Report the disease to the state health department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>C. Initiate contact isolation precautions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Impetigo contagiosa is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It primarily affects children and can spread through direct contact with lesions or through contaminated surfaces. Given that this case involves a child who developed impetigo in the hospital, the risk of transmission to other vulnerable patients is significant, making it essential to implement appropriate precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact Isolation Precautions<\/strong> are crucial to prevent the spread of the infection to other patients and healthcare personnel. These precautions involve wearing gloves and gowns when interacting with the child, limiting the child\u2019s exposure to common areas, and ensuring that any equipment used is either single-use or properly disinfected after each use. This helps minimize the risk of cross-contamination and protects other patients, especially those who are immunocompromised or have open wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regarding the other options<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A. Administer amphotericin B IV<\/strong> is incorrect as amphotericin B is an antifungal medication, not indicated for bacterial infections like impetigo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B. Apply lidocaine ointment topically<\/strong> is also inappropriate in this context. While lidocaine can be used for pain relief, it does not treat the underlying bacterial infection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D. Report the disease to the state health department<\/strong> is not necessary in most cases of impetigo unless there is an outbreak or specific local regulations dictate otherwise. Impetigo is typically managed within healthcare settings without the need for public health notification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By prioritizing contact isolation, the nurse helps ensure the safety of all patients while managing the care of the child with impetigo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is caring for a child who has impetigo contagiosa that developed in the hospital.Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A.Administer amphotericin B IV. B.Apply lidocaine ointment topically. C.Initiate contact isolation precautions. D.Report the disease to the state health department. E.Report the disease to the state health department. 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