Painful bump behind his right ear

Assignment Help Science

Reference no: EM133875407

Question

Ted Sizemore is a 23 y/o male with c/o a red, painful bump behind his right ear. It started as just a pea-sized, red, raised area 3 days previously. The area is now a 1/2 inch in diameter with swelling around a white center. The doctor explains that this is a furuncle and encourages Ted to keep the area clean and not to puncture or burst the bump as this can spread infection. Ted asks the doctor to explain what a furuncle is in plain English. Group of answer choices "A furuncle is a large, tender, swollen purulent lesion caused by a staphyloccoal infection of a sebaceous gland. Keep the area clean and do not puncture this lesion." "A furuncle is a boil that forms under your skin when bacteria infect and inflame a hair root. It is filled with pus and will burst and drain on its own. Just keep the area clean and do not burst it because you can spread the infection." "A furuncle is a highly contagious skin infection. It is characterized by pustules and purulent drainage. Keep the are clean and use an antibiotic ointment daily."

Reference no: EM133875407

Questions Cloud

Rehabilitation centers trending workforce challenge : Healthcare Setting: Rehabilitation Centers Trending Workforce Challenge: High employee turnover and staff shortages

What is a potential alternative treatment option for patient : He is currently being treated with an SSRI, but his symptoms have not improved. What is a potential alternative treatment option for this patient?

Describe one of the three common mistakes : Describe one of the three common mistakes and create your own example demonstrating the mistake.

Which should be considered when choosing an antidepressant : A 70-year-old woman with history of coronary artery disease and depression present. Which should be considered when choosing an antidepressant for this patient?

Painful bump behind his right ear : Ted Sizemore is a 23 y/o male with c/o a red, painful bump behind his right ear. It started as just a pea-sized, red, raised area 3 days previously.

Community based on the levels of preventions : Actions Carlos Mancia The nurse begins to plan interventions for the community based on the levels of preventions.

Collect specimen for culture and sensitivity : Ted's doctor is concerned that the carbuncle may be a MRSA infection. He decides to do an I&D and collect a specimen for culture and sensitivity

What is the most likely explanation for these symptom : He now reports worsening anxiety, agitation, and restlessness. What is the most likely explanation for these symptoms?

How is chiefs philosophy paradoxical : How is Chief's philosophy paradoxical and why does McMurphy say, "I didn't say it didn't make sense, Chief, I just said it was talking crazy."

User Account

All Pages