After teaching a client how to care for a furuncle in the axilla,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement indicates the client correctly understands the teaching?

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Cleansing and topical antibiotics can eliminate the infection.Warm compresses enhance comfort and open the lesion,allowing better penetration of the topical antibiotic.Cortisone cream reduces the inflammatory response but increases the infectious process.Squeezing the lesion may introduce infection to deeper tissues and cause cellulitis.Keeping the arm down increases moisture in the area and promotes bacterial growth.

After Teaching a Client How to Care for a Furuncle