An adult client receives a prescription for permethrin (Acticin Cream 5%) to treat an infestation of scabies. The nurse instructs the client to massage the cream into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet, avoiding the eyes. Which additional instruction should the nurse provide?

Remove the cream from the skin immediately if pruritis occurs.

Reapply cream in seven days to prevent re-infestation.

Shower or bathe 8 to 14 hours after treatment to remove cream.

Avoid areas between fingers and toes during application.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A: Permethrin cream may cause temporary itching and skin irritation as it works to eliminate the scabies mites. Instructing the client to remove the cream immediately if pruritis occurs is not necessary; it is a common and expected side effect during treatment.

Choice B: Reapplication of permethrin is not typically done in seven days unless directed by the healthcare provider. A single application is often effective in treating scabies.

Choice C: Showering or bathing 8 to 14 hours after permethrin treatment is a common instruction to remove the cream and dead mites. This is an important part of the treatment process.

Choice D: Avoiding areas between fingers and toes during application is not necessary, as permethrin is generally safe for use on these areas. However, it should not be applied to the face or near the eyes.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A: The nurse should determine the pH value of the aspirated fluid to confirm the placement of the NGT. Gastric aspirate typically has an acidic pH (usually below 5), which indicates that the tube is correctly placed in the stomach.

Choice B: Withdrawing the NGT and reinserting it is not necessary if the pH of the aspirate confirms gastric placement.

Choice C: Connecting the NGT to wall suction is not appropriate until placement has been confirmed with a pH test.

Choice D: Sending the fluid specimen to the lab is not the first step in verifying NGT placement. Checking the pH is a more immediate and reliable method.

A. Eat a high protein diet three times a day. B. Restrict sodium rich foods and excessive oral fluids. C. Follow low carbohydrate diet with low glycemic index foods. D. Avoid foods high in potassium.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A: A high protein diet is generally not recommended for clients with glomerulonephritis, as it can put additional strain on the kidneys.

Choice B: In glomerulonephritis, there is impaired kidney function, and sodium and fluid restrictions are often necessary to manage fluid balance and blood pressure.

Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to restrict sodium-rich foods and excessive oral fluids.

Choice C: A low carbohydrate diet with low glycemic index foods is not a specific dietary recommendation for managing glomerulonephritis.

Choice D: Dietary potassium restriction may vary depending on the individual client's potassium levels and needs, so it should be determined by the healthcare provider. It is not a blanket recommendation for all clients with glomerulonephritis.

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An adult client receives a prescription for permethrin (Acticin Cream 5%) to treat an infestation of scabies. The nurse instructs the client to massage the cream into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet, avoiding the eyes. Which additional instruction should the nurse provide?

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Correct Answer is B

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