wound or increase systemic levels in children so prescribed schedule
should be followed.- Caution parents to use clean gauze or applicator for each area being
cleaned to avoid spread of debris. - Teach parents and child proper hygiene to avoid wound contamina-
tion or spread of infection from wound. - Discuss signs of side effects from medication and signs of wound
healing complications that should be reported immediately. - Discuss acceptable coverings that allow for decreased wound visibility
without trauma or excess pressure on site because visible skin lesions
may cause distress for child or adolescent and impact self-esteem
around peers.
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- The nurse would describe a lesion that is a flat brown mole <1 cm in diameter noted
on a client’s body as a __.
Answer: - A toddler has a deep laceration contaminated with dirt and sand. Before closing the
wound, the nurse should irrigate with:
a. Povidone-iodine
b. Alcohol
c. Sterile saline
d. Hydrogen peroxide
Answer:
✔ ROUTINE CHECKUP 1
Psoriasis
What Went Wrong?
Psoriasis is a skin overgrowth and flaking of unknown origin that may be triggered
by stress and has a possible hereditary association. Seldom occurs in children
<6 years of age.Signs and Symptoms
Red skin patches with coarse scales over extremities and trunk, scalp,
and face
Pruritus (itching)