A female patient comes into the clinic with an itchy reddened ...

[mynx]

A female patient comes into the clinic with an itchy reddened area on both hands. Which technique should the nurse use when assessing this patient?
 
  1. Ask the patient if she has changed soap or perfume.
  2. Ask the patient to remove her shoes and stockings.
  3. Listen to the patient's lungs.
  4. Assess the patient's hand grasp strength.

Question 2

A 52-year-old male patient of English descent is diagnosed with basal cell cancer on the face and forehead. What should the nurse include when teaching this patient about his diagnosis?
 
  1. This type of skin cancer tends to reoccur.
  2. This is a virulent form of skin cancer.
  3. This type of skin cancer should be left alone.
  4. This type of skin cancer is rare.

[ambernicolefink]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
This patient's description fits that of contact dermatitis. This is caused by a hypersensitivity response or chemical irritation. The major sources known to cause contact dermatitis are dyes, perfumes, poison plants, chemicals, or metals. A focused assessment is indicated. There are no reports of the rash on her legs or feet. Respiratory complications are not present. It is not necessary to assess this patient's musculoskeletal strength.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Basal cell cancer tends to reoccur. Tumors larger than 2 cm have a high rate of return. Basal cell cancer is the most common but least aggressive type of skin cancer. No cancer should be left alone. Malignant melanoma is the most virulent form of skin cancer.

[mynx]

Correct answers!

[ambernicolefink]

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