The nurse is planning care for a child who has tinea pedis. Which action should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Treat infected house pets
Use moist, warm compresses
Use selenium sulfide shampoo
Apply a topical antifungal cream
The Correct Answer is D
A. Treating infected pets is important in other fungal infections like tinea corporis (ringworm), but not specifically for tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), which is usually contracted from damp surfaces.
B. Moist, warm compresses create an environment that promotes fungal growth and would worsen the infection.
C. Selenium sulfide shampoo is used for tinea capitis (fungal infection of the scalp), not for tinea pedis.
D. Tinea pedis is best managed with topical antifungal creams or powders, such as clotrimazole or terbinafine. These reduce fungal growth, relieve itching, and promote healing.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Hypovolemic shock causes decreased renal perfusion and is associated with prerenal acute kidney injury, not post renal.
B. Long-term NSAID use can cause intrarenal acute kidney injury by damaging renal tissue through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis and decreased renal blood flow.
C. Acute glomerulonephritis results in intrarenal acute kidney injury due to inflammation and damage to the glomeruli.
D. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can cause urinary tract obstruction by compressing the urethra, leading to urinary retention and backflow of urine into the kidneys. This obstruction results in post renal acute kidney injury.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Exacerbations of multiple sclerosis (MS) are often triggered by stress, infection, fatigue, or extreme temperatures. Asking about emotional and physical stress is the most appropriate way to explore a likely cause for the relapse.
B. The influenza vaccine does not cause MS exacerbations and is generally recommended to help prevent infections, which can actually trigger relapses.
C. Grapefruit juice can interact with some medications, but it is not associated with MS exacerbations.
D. Travel history may be important for infectious disease screening but is not directly related to MS relapse triggers.
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