A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of atopic dermatitis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

"Your provider may recommend a daily antihistamine to help control your symptoms."

"Your provider will remove the lesions with solid carbon dioxide."

"You should cleanse your mouth daily with a prescribed mouthwash."

"You will need to take the entire prescription of antibiotics even if your condition improves."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Daily antihistamines can help control itching associated with atopic dermatitis.
B. Solid carbon dioxide is not used to treat atopic dermatitis.
C. Mouth cleansing is not relevant for atopic dermatitis, which primarily affects the skin.
D. Antibiotics are not typically used for atopic dermatitis unless there is a secondary bacterial infection.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a marker of inflammation and is used to monitor the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatments such as aspirin in clients with rheumatoid arthritis.
B. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) is used to diagnose autoimmune diseases but is not typically monitored for the effectiveness of aspirin therapy in RA.
C. Rheumatoid factor (RF) is used for the diagnosis of RA, but it does not change significantly with treatment.
D. White blood cell (WBC) count is not a specific marker for monitoring the effectiveness of aspirin in treating RA.

A. Pneumococcal vaccine B. Level of consciousness C. Influenza vaccine D. Health history E. Fluid intake F. Age G. Smoking history

Correct Answer is ["A","C","E","F"]

Explanation

A. The client has not received pneumococcal vaccine, which increases susceptibility to pneumococcal pneumonia.
B. The client is oriented to time place and person which is normal.
C. The client has not received influenza vaccine, which increases susceptibility to pneumococcal pneumonia.
D. The client has no significant health history other than the primary concern.
E. The client's fluid intake seems to be reduced, as indicated by their decreased urination and reports of not drinking much water due to a sore throat, which can contribute to the risk of infection.
F. Being 70 years old increases susceptibility to respiratory infections like pneumonia.
G. No history of smoking reduces risk compared to smokers, but is still a risk factor in pneumonia development.

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