Nurse Kevin reviews the client’s chart and notes that the physician has documented a diagnosis of paronychia. Based on this diagnosis, which of the following would the nurse expect to note during the assessment? A. Dry, rough patches and bumps around the hair follicles on the upper arms, legs, and buttocks B. Red… Read More »
A male client with psoriasis visits the dermatology clinic. When inspecting the affected areas, the nurse expects to see which type of secondary lesion? A. Scale B. Crust C. Ulcer D. Scar Correct Answer: A. Scale A scale is the characteristic secondary lesion occurring in psoriasis. Although… Read More »
A male client arrives at the emergency room and has experienced frostbites to the right hand. Which of the following would the nurse note on assessment of the client’s hand? A. A pink, edematous hand B. A fiery red skin with edema in the nail beds C. Black fingertips surrounded by an… Read More »
A female adult client with atopic dermatitis is prescribed a potent topical corticosteroid, to be covered with an occlusive dressing. To address a potential client problem associated with this treatment, the nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. To complete the nursing diagnosis statement, the nurse should add which “related-to” phrase? A.… Read More »
The evening nurse reviews the nursing documentation in the male client’s chart and notes that the day nurse has documented that the client has a stage II pressure ulcer in the sacral area. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note on assessment of the client’s sacral area? A. Intact skin … Read More »
A male client is diagnosed with herpes simplex. Which statement about herpes simplex infection is true? A. During early pregnancy, herpes simplex infection may cause spontaneous abortion or premature delivery. B. Genital herpes simplex lesions are painless, fluid-filled vesicles that ulcerate and heal in 3 to 7 days. C. Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis usually… Read More »
Nurse Imee is implementing a teaching plan for a group of adolescents regarding the causes of acne. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing statement regarding the cause of this disorder? A. “Acne is caused by oily skin” B. “The actual cause is not known” C. “Acne is caused by eating… Read More »
A female client with a severe staphylococcal infection is receiving the aminoglycoside gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) by the I.V. route. The nurse should assess the client for which adverse reaction to this drug? A. Aplastic anemia B. Ototoxicity C. Cardiac arrhythmias D. Seizures Correct Answer: B. Ototoxicity The… Read More »
The nurse is reviewing the healthcare record of a male client scheduled to be seen at the health care clinic. The nurse determines that which of the following individuals is at the greatest risk for the development of an integumentary disorder? A. An adolescent B. An older female C. A physical education… Read More »