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Zoey63294

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient is seen in the clinic after having a biopsy that sampled a small section of dermis and subcutaneous fat. For which type of biopsy should the nurse plan care for this patient?
 
  1. incisional
  2. punch
  3. excisional
  4. shave

Question 2

The nurse is planning to document the appearance of herpetic lesions found over a patient's nose and mouth region. Which term should the nurse use to describe this finding?
 
  1. scaly
  2. pustular
  3. pruritic
  4. ulcerated


ansleighelindsey

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

Correct Answer: 2
A punch skin biopsy is done to differentiate benign lesions from skin cancers. An instrument is used to remove a small section of dermis and subcutaneous fat. The punch biopsy provides a full-thickness specimen for analyzing. The incisional biopsy involves the removal of a portion of a tumor or lesion. The excisional biopsy is the removal of an entire lesion or tumor. The shave biopsy is the scraping of a layer of cells for analyzing.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Ulcerated is used to describe pressure ulcers, skin cancer, and herpes simplex. Scaly lesions are characteristic of eczema. Pustular lesions are associated with acne. Pruritic refers to itching.


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