The nurse is teaching a female client with a leg ulcer about tissue repair and wound healing. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effective teaching? A. “To make the bandage tightly wrapped .” B. “My foot should feel cold.” C. “I’ll include fruits and vegetables in my meal plan.”… Read More »
Which of the following clients would least likely be at risk of developing skin breakdown? A. A client incontinent of urine feces. B. A client with chronic nutritional deficiencies. C. A client with decreased sensory perception. D. A client who is unable to move about and is confined to bed. … Read More »
A client with severe cellulitis on the left hand was ordered to have cultures done on the affected area. After a few days, the culture report was released. The nurse understands that which of the following organisms is not part of the normal flora of the skin? A. Corynebacterium B. Brevibacterium C.… Read More »
The nurse prepares to care for a male client with acute cellulitis of the lower leg. The nurse anticipates which of the following will be prescribed for the client? A. Cold compress to the affected area. B. Warm compress to the affected area. C. Intermittent heat lamp treatments four times daily. … Read More »
Sonny, an African American noticed an appearance of a dark spot under a toenail. This is a typical presentation of what kind of melanoma? A. Lentigo maligna B. Nodular melanoma C. Amelanotic melanoma D. Acral lentiginous melanoma Correct Answer: D. Acral lentiginous melanoma Acral lentiginous melanoma, the… Read More »
A female client is brought to the emergency department with second-and third-degree burns on the left arm, left anterior leg, and anterior trunk. Using the Rule of Nines, what is the total body surface area that has been burned? A. 18% B. 27% C. 30% D. 36% … Read More »
The nurse prepares discharge instructions for a male client following cryosurgery for the treatment of a malignant skin lesion. Which of the following should the nurse include in the instruction? A. Avoid showering for 7 to 10 days B. Apply ice to the site to prevent discomfort C. Apply alcohol-soaked dressing twice… Read More »
The clinic nurse is assessing the skin of a white client who is diagnosed with psoriasis. Which of the following characteristics is associated with this skin disorder? A. Clear, thin nail beds. B. Red-purplish scaly lesions. C. Oily skin and no episodes of pruritus. D. Silvery-white scaly patches on the scalp,… Read More »
Actinic keratosis typically progresses into which type of skin cancer? A. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma B. Squamous cell carcinoma C. Merkel cell cancer D. Sebaceous carcinoma Correct Answer: B. Squamous cell carcinoma Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, is a dry scaly patch found on sun-damaged skin.… Read More »
Which nursing intervention can help a client maintain healthy skin? A. Keep the client well hydrated. B. Avoid bathing the client with mild soap. C. Remove adhesive tape quickly from the skin. D. Recommend wearing tight-fitting clothes in hot weather. Correct Answer: A. Keep the client well… Read More »