Question

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?

Answer 1

Answer: The treatment she has instituted prior to the assessment by the nurse

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