Peds Exam #4 study guide latest complete update A+ graded
Tinea pedis fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot
Tinea
... [Show More] corporis fungal infection on the arms or legs
tinea versicolor fungal infection on the trunk and extremities
tinea capitis fungal infection on the scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes
tinea cruris fungal infection on the groin
What are the three organisms most often responsible for tinea are Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton
Malassezia furfur causes tinea versicolor
Assessment for fungal infections -note onset of rash and whether it is itchy
-determine if patient has visited the barber
-note contact with damp areas (locker rooms, swimming pools)
-use of nylon socks or nonbreathable shoes or minor trauma to the feet
-wrestling
-inspect skin and scalp
-Scaping and KOH preparation show branching hypahe. For tinea wapitis, the Wood lamp will florsece yellow-green if it is caused by Microsproum, but not with Trichophyton. A fungal culture of a plucked hair is more reliable for diagonsis of tinea capitis
Nursing management for fungal infections Maintain appropriate hygiene and administer antifungal agensts as prescribed
Nursing management for tinea corporis contagious; child can return to day care or school once treatment has begun
What do you need to tell parents/child with tinea captis hair will regrow within 3 to 12 months
Nursing managment for tinea capitis wash sheets and clothes in hot water to decrease the risk of infection spreading to other family members
Nursing managment for tinea pedis -keep feet clean and dry, rinse feet with water or a water/vinegar mixture and dry them well, espically between the toes
-wear cotton socks and breathable shoes
nursing managment for tinea versicolor return to normal skin pigmentation may take several months
nursing managment for tinea cruris wear cotton underwear and loose clothing
Nursing Interventions for fungal infections -keep shaving equipment clean
-protect involved area
-anti-fungal soaps
-foot, perineal care
-avoid direct contact
[ WEAR GLOVES ]
-*miconazole*
-*fluconazole / Diflucan™*
-*Nystatin oral suspension™*
[ IV, PO, suppository ]
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