A patient seeks medical care for a carbuncle.What treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed as a priority for this patient?

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Carbuncles are commonly treated with incision and drainage to remove the purulent material, reduce pain, and promote healing. Moist heat, topical antibiotic ointment, and systemic antibiotics may also be used depending on the severity of the infection, but incision and drainage is the priority treatment.

A Patient Seeks Medical Care for a Carbuncle