The nurse assesses an area of skin on the patient's upper thigh ...

[tfester]

The nurse assesses an area of skin on the patient's upper thigh that is different in appearance than the surrounding skin. What documentation would be the most informative?
 
  a. Red area on upper right thigh. Patient denies discomfort
  b. Erythematous scaly patch 2  2 cm on lateral aspect of right thigh. Patient denies pain
  c. Painless red patch on right thigh 2  2 cm
  d. Medium-size red scaly patch on right thigh. 0 drainage. 0 pain

Question 2

The 80-year-old woman newly admitted to a long-term care facility complains of intense itching in her axillae and antecubital fossa. There are small red lesions in linear patterns. What condition does the nurse suspect?
 
  a. Rosacea
  b. Keratosis
  c. Pruritus
  d. Scabies

[swimkari]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The second option describes color and texture alterations, location, size, and subjective and objective data related to the lesion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Scabies is common in older adults, causing intense itching and small red lesions in a linear pattern. The condition is communicable and, unless treated, can spread to the entire facility.

[tfester]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[nanny]

Great answer, keep it coming