A female client with atopic dermatitis is prescribed medication for photochemotherapy. The nurse teaches the client about the importance of protecting the skin from ultraviolet light before drug administration and for 8 hours afterward and stresses the need to protect the eyes. After administering medication for photochemotherapy, the client must protect the eyes for: … Read More »
A client calls the emergency department and tells the nurse that he had been cleaning a wooden area in the backyard and came directly into contact with poison ivy shrubs. The client tells the nurse that he cannot see anything on the skin and ask the nurse what to do. Which of the following is… Read More »
A female client with genital herpes simplex is being treated in the outpatient department. The nurse teaches her about measures that may prevent herpes recurrences and emphasizes the need for prompt treatment if complications arise. Genital herpes simplex increases the risk of: A. Cancer of the ovaries B. Cancer of the uterus C.… Read More »
A client returns to the clinic for follow-up treatment following a skin biopsy of a suspicious lesion performed one (1) week ago. The biopsy report indicates that the lesion is melanoma. The nurse understands that which of the following describes a characteristic of this type of lesion? A. Melanoma is characterized by local invasion.… Read More »
A male client comes to the physician’s office for treatment of severe sunburn. The nurse takes this opportunity to discuss the importance of protecting the skin from the sun’s damaging rays. Which instruction would best prevent skin damage? A male client comes to the physician’s office for treatment of severe sunburn. The nurse takes… Read More »
When assessing a lesion diagnosed as malignant melanoma, the nurse in charge most likely expects to note which of the following? A. An irregular shaped lesion B. A small papule with a dry, rough scale C. A firm, nodular lesion topped with crust D. A pearly papule with a central crater… Read More »
Which of the following is the initial intervention for a male client with external bleeding? A. Elevation of the extremity B. Pressure point control C. Direct pressure D. Application of a tourniquet Correct Answer: C. Direct pressure Applying direct pressure to an injury is the initial step… Read More »
A 30-year old woman who has been taking isotretinoin (Accutane) to treat severe cystic acne makes all these statements while being seen for a follow-up examination. Which statement is of most concern? A. “Sometimes I get nauseated after taking the medication.” B. “My husband and I are thinking of starting a family soon.”… Read More »
A client has been taking prednisone (Deltasone) 20 mg once a day to treat severe seborrheic dermatitis. Which of the following assessment findings is of most concern? A. Complaints of epigastric pain. B. Blood pressure 145/90 mm Hg. C. Blood glucose level 129 mg/dL. D. Complaints of increase appetite. … Read More »
During the acute phase of a burn, the nurse in-charge should assess which of the following? A. Client’s lifestyle B. Alcohol use C. Tobacco use D. Circulatory status Correct Answer: D. Circulatory status During the acute phase of a burn, the nurse should assess the client’s circulatory… Read More »