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Nurse is caring for an older adult with shingles


Question: A nurse is caring for an older adult with shingles. The client is experiencing considerable pain related to open blisters on the client's abdomen and back. The client is taking acyclovir and low dose prednisone. The nurse has several prescriptions available. What additional medication(s) or nursing care measure(s) to promote comfort may be helpful? Select all that apply. cool, wet compresses to the affected areas diphenhydramine 25 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed (PRN) acetaminophen 325 mg by mouth every 6 hours PRN ondansetron 4 mg by mouth every 4 hours PRN diversionary activities to prevent client scratching calamine lotion applied to the affected areas. Need Assignment Help?

 

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