[Expert Solution]: A child who has been taking antibiotics is…

A child who has been taking antibiotics is brought to the clinic with a rash. The parent reports that the child had a fever associated with what looked like sunburn and now has “blisters” all over. A physical examination shows coalescent target lesions and widespread bullae and areas of peeled skin revealing moist, red surfaces. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do? Recommend analgesics, cool compresses, and oral antihistamines for comfort Consult with a pediatric intensivist for admission to a pediatric intensive care unit. Prescribe systemic antihistamines and antimicrobial medications as prophylaxis Order oral acyclovir 20 mg/kg/day in two doses for 6 to 12 months