Module 11: Muscular Skeleton System (Assessment)
Siti, a diabetic, came with complaints of a pimple on her right buttock that has over the last 3 days, swollen up and makes sitting very uncomfortable. Siti is febrile.
A. Tell Siti to squeeze out the pus
B. Refer to a specialist
C. Treat conservatively with antibiotics to heal the abscess
D. Apply magnesium sulphate three times a day till the abscess bursts
E. Perform I&D under local anaesthesia straightaway in your practice
Siti, a diabetic, came with complaints of a pimple on her right buttock that has over the last 3 days, swollen up and makes sitting very uncomfortable. Siti is febrile.
A. Tell Siti to squeeze out the pus
B. Refer to a specialist
C. Treat conservatively with antibiotics to heal the abscess
D. Apply magnesium sulphate three times a day till the abscess bursts
E. Perform I&D under local anaesthesia straightaway in your practice