Author Question: While performing a physical assessment, the nurse notes the client has multiple brown and black ... (Read 80 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

While performing a physical assessment, the nurse notes the client has multiple brown and black bands on the finger nails of the thumbs and index fingers.

The nurse recognizes which of the following statements about this finding to be most correct?
A) These findings are associated with damage to the nail matrix.
B) This is an indication the finger nails are going to split in response to recent trauma.
C) These findings are indicative of a fungal infection.
D) These benign findings are often seen in African Americans.

Question 2

The nurse assesses the teeth, gums, and tongue of an older patient complaining of mouth pain. What additional actions should the nurse take at this time? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Review vital signs.
2. Assess respiratory status.
3. Encourage the patient to gargle.
4. Review the patient's tooth brushing routine.
5. Palpate lymph nodes along the patient's jaw.

TDubDCFL · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

1,2,5
Rationale: When older patients complain of mouth pain the vital signs should be checked to rule out an acute infection.