Nick Edwards

Biology

25 December, 07:19

The nurse is collecting data on a child with a 1-week-old cat scratch injury. While assessing the scratch the nurse notes redness, heat, swelling, and red streaking surrounding the area. The child states that the scratch hurts. Cellulitis is diagnosed. When providing home care instructions, which statement by the mother indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "The child should rest in bed." 2. "I will apply cool moist soaks every 4 hours." 3. "I should take the child's temperature and watch for a fever." 4. "The affected extremity should be elevated and immobilized."2. "I will apply cool moist soaks every 4 hours."