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An Adolescent Who Recently Spent Time in a Hot Tub

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An adolescent who recently spent time in a hot tub while on vacation has discrete, erythematous 1- to 2-mm papules that are centered around hair follicles on the thighs, upper arms, and buttocks. How will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner manage this condition?


A) Culture the lesions and treat with appropriate IM antibiotics.
B) Hospitalize for incision and drainage and intravenous antibiotics.
C) Order an antistaphylococcal beta-lactamase-resistant antibiotic.
D) Prescribe topical keratolytics and topical antibiotics.

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