A child has an area of inflammation on the neck that began a…
A child has an area of inflammation on the neck that began after wearing a hand-knot woolen sweater. On examination, the skin appears chafed with mild erythematous patches. The lesions are not pruritic and are not vesicular. What is an appropriate initial treatment?
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A child is brought to clinic with several bright red lesions on the buttocks. The advanced practice nurse examines the lesions and notes sharp margins and an “orange peel” look and feel. The child is afebrile and does not appear toxic. What is the course of treatment for these lesions?
Read DetailsA child has several circular, scaly lesions on the arms and…
A child has several circular, scaly lesions on the arms and abdomen, some of which have central clearing. The advanced practice nurse notes a smaller, scaly lesion on the child’s scalp. How will the nurse practitioner treat this child?
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