Author Question: An older patient has been treated for a small basal cell carcinoma on the face. What assessment ... (Read 92 times)

jace · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient has been treated for a small basal cell carcinoma on the face. What assessment finding indicates to the nurse that the goals for a priority diagnosis have been met?

a. The patient verbalizes relief there is no metastasis.
b. Wound edges are approximated without redness.
c. The patient expresses satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome.
d. The patient relates the need for proper sun protection.

Question 2

An older diabetic patient reports a candidiasis infection. When asked, the patient states all blood sugars have been within the target range. What action by the nurse is best?

a. Facilitate having a hemoglobin A1c drawn.
b. Teach the patient preventive measures.
c. Teach the patient about the side effects of medications.
d. Review the patient's medication history.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
All findings indicate positive resolution of various nursing diagnoses. However, physical diag-noses take priority, so the best response is the one that indicates lack of infection.

Answer to Question 2

A
Often candidiasis infections in diabetics indicate hyperglycemia. The patient may or may not be truthful about the blood sugar reports, or the patient may be missing periods of hyperglycemia when testing. The nurse should consult with the provider about checking an A1C. The other op-tions are appropriate as well but do not give information as to the background cause.