After speaking with the child’s mother, a pediatrician choses non-pharmacologic interventions for a child diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Which treatments does the nurse recommend to the child’s mother? Select all that apply.

“Dress the child in cotton clothing.” , “Use mild detergents when washing clothes.”. Nonpharmacological interventions for a child with atopic dermatitis include soft clothing made from cotton, using mild detergents, avoiding wool, and using a humidifier (not a dehumidifier). Topical hydrocortisone cream is a pharmacological intervention. Although it is true that once started, a course of antibiotics must be completed, there is no indication the patient was started on antibiotics; additionally, this is a pharmacologic intervention.

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