What are characteristics of Paget's disease of the breast? - ANSWER
an eczematous rash on the area of the nipple and/or areola.
What does jaundice indicate? - ANSWER an elevation in bilirubin.
Usually evident in the scelera and mucus membranes first.
What might pallor indicate? - ANSWER decreased circulation to an
area or a decrease in hemoglobin. It's usually first noticed on the face,
conjunctiva, oral mucosa, and/or nail beds.
What might redness of the skin indicate? - ANSWER a generalized
problem associated with a fever or a localized problem, such as sunburn,
infection, or allergic response.
,What do you assess for when examining the skin? - ANSWER color,
temperature, moisture, texture, and turgor.
What would cause increased skin turgor? - ANSWER scleroderma.
What disease can cause bronze skin tones? - ANSWER Addison's
disease (adrenal insufficiency) and hemochromatosis.
What disease/illnesses can cause tan skin? - ANSWER chloasma
(pregnancy), lupus, scleroderma, ichthyosis, sprue, and tinea versicolor.
What can cause yellow skin? - ANSWER uremia, jaundice,
carotenemia
, What can cause dusky blue skin? - ANSWER arsenic poisoning and
cyanosis.
What can cause red skin? - ANSWER polycythemia.
What can cause pallor? - ANSWER anemia, vitiligo, and albinism.
What should all lesions be assessed for? - ANSWER size, shape,
configuration, color, and texture.
What do you consider when multiple lesions are present? - ANSWER
pattern, location, and distribution.
What are some examples of vesicular lesions? - ANSWER herpes
simplex, varicella, herpes zoster, tinea pedis, contact dermitis, dyshidrosis (found
on hands and feet), and scabies.
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