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The health care provider has ordered oral griseofulvin for tinea capitis. The patient's mother asks the nurse why an oral medication is used rather than a cream. What information should be provided by the nurse?
1. Topical creams do not reach the root of the hair to kill the fungus.
2. Oral med...
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The health care provider has ordered oral griseofulvin for tinea capitis. The patient's mother asks the nurse why an oral medication is used rather than a cream. What information should be provided by the nurse? 1. Topical creams do not reach the root of the hair to kill the fungus. 2. Oral medications are more economical. 3. Topical medications cause more pain when applied. 4. It is more convenient to take the medication once a day rather than applying the cream once a day. correct answers 1. Topical creams do not reach the root of the hair to kill the fungus.
The nurse is caring for a patient with an open skin lesion. Which patient goal is the highest priority? 1. The patient understands the treatment regimen. 2. The patient does not develop an infection of the lesion. 3. The patient voices concern regarding the appearance of the lesion. 4. The patient seeks assistance for care of the lesion upon discharge. correct answers 2. The patient does not develop an infection of the lesion.
Which of the following assessments should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately for an adult patient with partialthickness burns over 25% of his body? 1. Complaints of pain every 4 to 6 hours 2. Decreasing appetite over the past 2 days 3. Hourly urinary output of 10 to 15 mL 4. Edema at the intravenous (IV) site correct answers 3. Hourly urinary output of 10 to 15 mL
A patient has a rash on her back that began about 10 days ago with a raised, scaly border and a pink center. Now she has similar eruptions on both sides of her back. With what condition are these manifestations most consistent? 1. Impetigo contagiosa 2. Pityriasis rosea 3. Contact dermatitis 4. Infantile eczema correct answers 2. Pityriasis rosea
A patient complains of a burning pain on his lower thoracic area. On inspection, the area is found
to be erythematous and edematous with a cluster of vesicles. What condition is most likely to be diagnosed? 1. Herpes zoster 2. Herpes simplex 3. Varicella 4. Impetigo correct answers 1. Herpes zoster
A patient states that he has basal cell carcinoma and is going to die. When planning the best response to make, the nurse should include what knowledge? 1. Basal cell carcinoma is rarely terminal. 2. Without proper medication it can result in melanoma. 3. It is a hereditary disorder caused by decreased melanin. 4. Treatment involves strong chemotherapeutic agents. correct answers 1. Basal cell carcinoma is
rarely terminal.
It is important to teach a patient the warning signs of skin cancer. Which characteristic(s) of a nevus is a warning sign of skin cancer? (Select all that apply.) 1. Border irregularity 2. Smooth surface 3. Decreasing diameter 4. Mole symmetry 5. Delayed or prolonged lesional healing correct answers 1. Border irregularity 5. Delayed or prolonged lesional healing
A patient has an inhalation burn injury. Which is a medical emergency? 1. Singed facial hair 2. Neck or face burns 3. Pallor 4. Respiratory stridor correct answers 4. Respiratory stridor
Which method of assessing burn size applies only to adults? 1. Lund-Browder 2. Rule of nines 3. Parkland method 4. Primary survey correct answers 2. Rule of nines
The nurse just finished an assessment for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.) 1. Oral ulcers 2. Urticaria 3. Jaundice 4. Diarrhea 5. Erythematous rash over the nose and cheeks correct answers 1. Oral ulcers 5. Erythematous rash over the nose and cheeks
The health care provider has scheduled a débridement for a patient who has partial-thickness burns on his chest and right upper leg. Which nursing intervention is most important? 1. Ambulate the patient to increase the blood flow to the area. 2. Administer an opioid analgesic intravenously before the débridement. 3. Teach the patient to remove the old dressings, using clean technique. 4. Explain to the patient that the procedure will be painful. correct answers 2. Administer an opioid analgesic intravenously before the débridement.
A patient is admitted with partial- and full-thickness burns on his right lower extremity. What is likely to be included in the plan of care initially?
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