Question

While assessing a client’s skin, the primary healthcare provider finds honey-colored crust surrounded by erythema. which bacterial infection does the nurse anticipate in the client?

Answer 1

The bacterial infection which the nurse should anticipate is NONBULLOUS IMPETIGO. The infection can be caused by mixed infection of streptococci and staphylococci. Factors that cause this infection include: untreated minor trauma, poor hygiene, overcrowded living condition, other skin rashes, malnutrition, anemia, etc.