Chapter 29: Alterations In Integumentary Function

Question 1 Type: MCSA 1. The nurse is planning care for a 3-month-old infant diagnosed with eczema. Which should be the focus of the nurses care for this infant? 1. Maintaining adequate nutrition 2. Keeping the baby content 3. Preventing infection of lesions 4. Applying antibiotics to lesions Correct Answer: 3 Rationale 1: Nursing care should focus on preventing infection of lesions. Due to impaired skin- barrier function and cutaneous immunity, an infant with eczema is at greater risk for the development of skin infections by organisms. Maintaining adequate nutrition and keeping the infant content are not as high a priority. Antibiotics are not routinely applied to the lesions. Rationale 2: Nursing care should focus on preventing infection of lesions. Due to impaired skin- barrier function and cutaneous immunity, an infant with eczema is at greater risk for the development of skin infections by organisms. Maintaining adequate nutrition and keeping the infant content are not as high a priority. Antibiotics are not routinely applied to the lesions. Rationale 3: Nursing care should focus on preventing infection of lesions. Due to impaired skin- barrier function and cutaneous immunity, an infant with eczema is at greater risk for the development of skin infections by organisms. Maintaining adequate nutrition and keeping the infant content are not as high a priority. Antibiotics are not routinely applied to the lesions. Rationale 4: Nursing care should focus on preventing infection of lesions. Due to impaired skin- barrier function and cutaneous immunity, an infant with eczema is at greater risk for the development of skin infections by organisms. Maintaining adequate nutrition and keeping the infant content are not as high a priority. Antibiotics are not routinely applied to the lesions. Global Rationale: Nursing care should focus on preventing infection of lesions. Due to impaired skin-barrier function and cutaneous immunity, an infant with eczema is at greater risk for the development of skin infections by organisms. Maintaining adequate nutrition and keeping the infant content are not as high a priority. Antibiotics are not routinely applied to the lesions. Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need: Physiological Integrity Client Need Sub: Reduction of Risk Potential Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation Learning Outcome: LO 31.4 Plan the nursing care for the child with alterations in skin integrity, including dermatitis, infectious disorders, and infestations. Question 2 Type: MCSA 2. The nurse is caring for a pediatric client diagnosed with eczema. Which topical medication order does the nurse anticipate for this client? 1. Corticosteroids 2. Retinoids 3. Antifungals 4. Antibacterials Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Topical corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation when the child has eczema. Topical retinoids are used for acne. Topical antifungals are used for dermatophytoses. Topical antibacterials would be used for problems such as burns. Rationale 2: Topical corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation when the child has eczema. Topical retinoids are used for acne. Topical antifungals are used for dermatophytoses. Topical antibacterials would be used for problems such as burns. Rationale 3: Topical corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation when the child has eczema. Topical retinoids are used for acne. Topical antifungals are used for dermatophytoses. Topical antibacterials would be used for problems such as burns. Rationale 4: Topical corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation when the child has eczema. Topical retinoids are used for acne. Topical antifungals are used for dermatophytoses. Topical antibacterials would be used for problems such as burns. Global Rationale: Topical corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation when the child has eczema. Topical retinoids are used for acne. Topical antifungals are used for dermatophytoses. Topical antibacterials would be used for problems such as burns. Cognitive Level: Analyzing Client Need: Physiological Integrity Client Need Sub: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Implementation Learning Outcome: LO 31.4 Plan the nursing care for the child with alterations in skin integrity, including dermatitis, infectious disorders, and infestations. Question 3 Type: MCSA 3. The nurse is examining a 12-month-old who is brought to the clinic for persistent diaper rash. The nurse finds perianal inflammation with bright red scaly plaques and small papules. Satellite lesions are also present. What is the most likely cause of this clients diaper rash? 1. Impetigo (staph) 2. Candida albicans (yeast) 3. Urine and feces 4. Infrequent diapering