The student nurse is participating in discharge teaching for the parents of a 2-year-old patient diagnosed with impetigo who have been given a prescription for Bactroban (mupirocin). The student understands that this medication is provided in which of the following forms?
A) As an oral pill
B) As a rectal suppository
C) As a topical ointment
D) As a liquid suspension

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Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical ointment used for bacterial skin infections such as impetigo. It is not available in oral, rectal, or liquid suspension form.

The Student Nurse Is Participating in Discharge Teaching for the Parents