Cellulitis
Cellulitis ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is discussing preventive measures for cellulitis with a client. Which statement by the nurse is accurate regarding preventing cellulitis?
"Avoiding handwashing is an effective preventive measure." This statement is incorrect.
Handwashing is a fundamental practice for preventing infections, including cellulitis.
Avoiding handwashing can increase the risk of introducing bacteria into the skin through cuts or wounds.
"Keep your skin well-moisturized to prevent cellulitis." This statement is not accurate.
While maintaining skin hydration is essential for overall skin health, it is not a direct preventive measure for cellulitis.
Preventing cuts and wounds, as well as proper wound care, are more relevant preventive strategies.
"Getting vaccinated against cellulitis is unnecessary." There is no vaccine available specifically for cellulitis.
This statement is accurate.
Cellulitis is primarily caused by bacterial infections, and vaccination against specific bacterial pathogens (e.g., Streptococcus or Staphylococcus) may indirectly reduce the risk of cellulitis by preventing related infections, but there is no direct vaccine for cellulitis.
"Clean and properly care for any breaks in your skin to reduce the risk of cellulitis." This statement is accurate and emphasizes an essential preventive measure for cellulitis.
Keeping the skin clean, promptly treating any cuts or wounds, and practicing proper wound care can reduce the risk of cellulitis by preventing bacterial entry and infection.
Choice A rationale:
"Avoiding handwashing is an effective preventive measure." This statement is incorrect.
Handwashing is a fundamental practice for preventing infections, including cellulitis.
Avoiding handwashing can increase the risk of introducing bacteria into the skin through cuts or wounds.
Choice B rationale:
"Keep your skin well-moisturized to prevent cellulitis." This statement is not accurate.
While maintaining skin hydration is essential for overall skin health, it is not a direct preventive measure for cellulitis.
Preventing cuts and wounds, as well as proper wound care, are more relevant preventive strategies.
Choice C rationale:
"Getting vaccinated against cellulitis is unnecessary." There is no vaccine available specifically for cellulitis.
This statement is accurate.
Cellulitis is primarily caused by bacterial infections, and vaccination against specific bacterial pathogens (e.g., Streptococcus or Staphylococcus) may indirectly reduce the risk of cellulitis by preventing related infections, but there is no direct vaccine for cellulitis.
Choice D rationale:
"Clean and properly care for any breaks in your skin to reduce the risk of cellulitis." This statement is accurate and emphasizes an essential preventive measure for cellulitis.
Keeping the skin clean, promptly treating any cuts or wounds, and practicing proper wound care can reduce the risk of cellulitis by preventing bacterial entry and infection.