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gbarreiro

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient with an enlarging, irregular mole that is 7 mm in diameter is scheduled for outpatient treatment. The nurse should plan to prepare the patient for which procedure?
 
  a. Curettage
  b. Cryosurgery
  c. Punch biopsy
  d. Surgical excision

Question 2

Which information will the nurse include when teaching an older patient about skin care?
 
  a. Dry the skin thoroughly before applying lotions.
  b. Bathe and wash hair daily with soap and shampoo.
  c. Use warm water and a moisturizing soap when bathing.
  d. Use antibacterial soaps when bathing to avoid infection.


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jazzlynnnnn

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The description of the mole is consistent with malignancy, so excision and biopsy are indicated. Curettage and cryosurgery are not used if malignancy is suspected. A punch biopsy would not be done for a lesion greater than 5 mm in diameter.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Warm water and moisturizing soap will avoid overdrying the skin. Because older patients have dryer skin, daily bathing and shampooing are not necessary and may dry the skin unnecessarily. Antibacterial soaps are not necessary. Lotions should be applied while the skin is still damp to seal moisture in.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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