A client is diagnosed with furuncles. What should the nurse ...

[Mr. Wonderful]

A client is diagnosed with furuncles. What should the nurse instruct as a contributing factor to the health problem?
 
  1. Impaired immune response
  2. Inadequate personal hygiene
  3. A deficiency of vitamin A in the diet
  4. Excessively dry skin

Question 2

When taking a history on a client who has had a severe flare-up of psoriasis, the nurse should determine which condition?
 
  1. Recent changes in work or home environment
  2. Age at onset of his psoriasis
  3. Allergy history
  4. Where the symptoms first appeared

[medine]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. They are not caused by an impaired immune response.
2. The causative agent is frequently Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium easily spread through skin contact. Other causes are skin trauma and excessive skin oiliness or perspiration.
3. They are not caused by a vitamin A deficiency.
4. They are not caused by excessive dry skin.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but many factors appear to make the condition worse, including stress, sunlight, seasonal changes, and various medications. Determining contributing factors to the flare-up will help the client to prevent future exposures.
2. Age of onset does not have an impact on the current flare-up.
3. History of allergies does not have an impact on the current flare-up.
4. First appearing symptoms do not have an impact on the current flare-up.