The health care provider diagnoses impetigo for a client who has crusty vesicopustular lesions on the lower face. Which of the following topics would the nurse include in the teaching plan for this client?
A)Avoidance of antibiotic ointments on the lesions
B)How to clean the infected areas with soap and water
C)Use of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to soften crusty areas
D)Appropriate use of alcohol-based cleansers on the lesions

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The treatment for impetigo includes softening of the crusts with warm saline soaks and then soap-and-water removal. Alcohol-based cleansers and use of petroleum jelly are not recommended for impetigo. Antibiotic ointments may be applied to the lesions.

The Health Care Provider Diagnoses Impetigo for a Client Who