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stevenposner

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The nurse is providing care for a young woman who has sought care because of signs and symptoms that are characteristic of psoriasis.
 
  When planning this woman's care, the nurse should be mindful of the fact that the etiology of the problem involves which of the following?
  A) Chronic infection
  B) Immune dysfunction
  C) Persistent physical irritation
  D) Benign neoplastic processes

Question 2

An extended care facility has been the site of a breakout of scabies in recent days. The staff at the facility recognize the need for an expedited, coordinated response to this outbreak.
 
  This response should include which of the following measures? Select all that apply.
  A) Providing warm, soapy baths to affected residents
  B) Providing prophylactic antibiotics to unaffected residents
  C) Applying a topical scabicide to the skin of affected residents
  D) Providing a course of oral antiviral medication to all residents
  E) Vaccinating all staff and residents against scabies as soon as possible



dellikani2015

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A, C



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