Cellulitis
Cellulitis ( 15 Questions)
A client with a skin infection has developed skin blisters and abscesses at the site.
The client is concerned about these skin changes.
What information should the nurse provide to the client regarding these skin manifestations?
"Skin blisters and abscesses are signs of worsening infection, and we need to adjust your antibiotic therapy." This response is not entirely accurate.
While skin blisters and abscesses can indicate a more severe infection, the immediate response should focus on proper wound care, drainage if necessary, and evaluating the effectiveness of the current antibiotic therapy.
Adjusting antibiotic therapy may be considered later if the infection does not improve.
"Skin blisters and abscesses are common in severe cases of skin infections and may require drainage or further treatment." This response is correct.
Skin blisters and abscesses can occur in severe skin infections, and they often require drainage, wound care, and potentially further medical intervention to address the underlying infection.
"Skin blisters and abscesses are unrelated to your skin infection and may be a separate dermatological issue." This response is not accurate.
Skin blisters and abscesses in the context of a skin infection are likely related to the infection itself and should be managed accordingly.
"Skin blisters and abscesses indicate an allergic reaction to the antibiotic; we will switch to a different medication." This response is not appropriate unless there is clear evidence of an allergic reaction to the antibiotic.
Skin blisters and abscesses are more commonly associated with the severity of the infection or the presence of pus collection, not necessarily an allergic reaction to the medication.
Choice A rationale:
"Skin blisters and abscesses are signs of worsening infection, and we need to adjust your antibiotic therapy." This response is not entirely accurate.
While skin blisters and abscesses can indicate a more severe infection, the immediate response should focus on proper wound care, drainage if necessary, and evaluating the effectiveness of the current antibiotic therapy.
Adjusting antibiotic therapy may be considered later if the infection does not improve.
Choice B rationale:
"Skin blisters and abscesses are common in severe cases of skin infections and may require drainage or further treatment." This response is correct.
Skin blisters and abscesses can occur in severe skin infections, and they often require drainage, wound care, and potentially further medical intervention to address the underlying infection.
Choice C rationale:
"Skin blisters and abscesses are unrelated to your skin infection and may be a separate dermatological issue." This response is not accurate.
Skin blisters and abscesses in the context of a skin infection are likely related to the infection itself and should be managed accordingly.
Choice D rationale:
"Skin blisters and abscesses indicate an allergic reaction to the antibiotic; we will switch to a different medication." This response is not appropriate unless there is clear evidence of an allergic reaction to the antibiotic.
Skin blisters and abscesses are more commonly associated with the severity of the infection or the presence of pus collection, not necessarily an allergic reaction to the medication.