A patient, age 63, has cancer of the left breast. After a modified radical mastectomy, she has been receiving chemotherapy. Her grandson, who visited a few days ago, now has varicella (chickenpox). The nurse should observe her carefully for signs of

A patient has herpes zoster (shingles). A local antiviral agent, which is useful in delaying the progression of herpetic diseases, was prescribed. This medication is

A child has been sent home from school with pruritus and honey-colored crusts on his lower lip and chin. A probable diagnosis would be

A patient has an erythematous patch of vesicles on her scalp, and she complains of pain and pruritus. A diagnosis of tinea capitis is made. The causative organism is

A patient, age 46, reports to his physician’s office with urticaria and papules on his hands and arms. He says, 'It itches so badly.' In assessing the patient, the nurse should gather data regarding recent

A patient has been receiving penicillin, acetaminophen with codeine, and hydrochlorothiazide for 4 days. He now has a urinary tract infection. A sulfonamide has been prescribed to be taken three times per day. Several hours after the second dose, he complains of pruritus. The nurse observes a generalized erythema and rash. The most appropriate nursing intervention would be to hold

A patient has acne vulgaris. When the nurse explains this condition, it is most important to

A 30-year-old African American had surgery 6 months ago. Her incisional site is now raised, indurated, and shiny. This tissue growth is most likely a(n)

A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of her body surface area. The greatest fluid loss resulting from her burns will usually occur

Most of the deaths from burn trauma in the emergent phase that require a referral to a burn center result from

A patient, age 26, is admitted to the burn unit with partial- and full-thickness burns to 20% of his body surface area as well as smoke-inhalation injury. Carbon monoxide intoxication secondary to smoke inhalation is often fatal because carbon monoxide

A nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just received an electrical burn. The nurse’s primary concern is

A patient, age 27, sustained thermal burns to 18% of her body surface area. After the first 72 hours, the nurse will have to observe for the most common cause of burn-related deaths, which is

A duodenal ulcer may occur 8 to 14 days after severe burns. Usually, the first symptom is bright red emesis. Which condition matches this description?

A nurse is providing the open method of treatment for a patient who is 52 years old with burns to her lower extremities. It would be important for the nurse to

The nurse has initiated measures to promote suppuration of a carbuncle. Which assessment would indicate that these measures have been successful?

A patient, age 20, is admitted with severe eczema. In planning the care for her, the nurse should plan to

The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old patient who was burned 72 hours ago. He has partial-thickness burns to 24% of his body surface area. He begins to excrete large amounts of urine. The nurse should

A patient, age 29, is diagnosed with genital herpes. She is receiving acyclovir (Zovirax). Which would indicate a therapeutic response?

A female patient is seen by the school nurse because of flat lesions that are clear in the center with erythematous borders. In assessing a patient for tinea corporis, the nurse would check

A patient has been walking in the woods. He complains of severe pruritus. The nurse notes an erythematous area on his lower legs. The first nursing intervention for dermatitis venenata would be to

The nurse debriding a wound explains the purpose of debridement is to:

A patient has been admitted to the hospital with burns to his upper chest. The nurse notes singed nasal hairs. It would be important for the nurse to assess this patient frequently for

Which may indicate a malignant melanoma in a nevus on a patient’s arm?

A dark-skinned patient has been admitted to the hospital in severe respiratory distress. To determine whether the patient is cyanotic, the nurse uses what knowledge of skin assessment?

A patient developed a severe contact dermatitis of her hands, arms, and lower legs after spending an afternoon picking strawberries. She states that the itching is severe and she cannot keep from scratching. Which instruction by the nurse will be most helpful in managing the pruritus?

A patient is a 32-year-old woman whose mother recently died from malignant melanoma. She asks the nurse about what she can do to prevent the development of malignant melanoma in herself and her children. The best response by the nurse includes which information regarding risk factors for melanoma?

In addition to medication management of systemic lupus erythematosus, which supportive therapy would help control the disease?

Cellulitis is a potentially serious infection. In adults Staphylococcus aureus can cause which complications?

Nursing interventions for treatment of herpes virus infections are:

Parasitic skin diseases are identified as pediculosis or scabies. The difference between pediculosis and scabies is

Melanocytes give rise to the pigment melanin which is responsible for skin color. The melanocytes can be found in

The three major glands of the skin are __________, ___________, and __________.

The most deadly skin cancer is ________________.

What is the correct steps in order for the medical treatment during the emergent phase of burn management from the list below.

A. Transport victim to hospital.

B. Cover victim with clean cloth or sheet.

C. Stop, drop, and roll.
D. Remove all now-adherent clothing and jewelry.

E. Provide an open airway.

F. Control any bleeding.

Major functions of the skin include: (Select all that apply.)

A. excretion of wastes.

B. protection.

C. vitamin D synthesis.

D. temperature regulation.

E. prevention of dehydration.

During primary survey assessment of a burn patient, the nurse checks for early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, which include:

A common diagnostic criterion for identifying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is: (Select all that apply.)

Nursing interventions and patient teaching for the treatment of head lice and scabies include: (Select all that apply.)

What is the right pathophysiological stages of burns with the greatest concern.

A. Freedom from wound infection

B. Hypovolemia

C. Circulatory overload