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kwoodring

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What is the best instruction by the nurse regarding reducing the risk factors for melanoma?
 
  a. Avoid exposure to the sun and use protective measures when exposure occurs.
  b. Have all nevi removed.
  c. Watch for changes in moles, especially on the back.
  d. Use a sun lamp for tanning.

Question 2

A patient developed a severe contact dermatitis of the hands, arms, and lower legs after spending an afternoon picking strawberries.
 
  The patient states that the itching is severe and cannot keep from scratching. Which instruction would be most helpful in managing the pruritus?
  a.
  Use cool, wet dressings and baths to promote vasoconstriction.
  b.
  Trim the fingernails short to prevent skin damage from scratching.
  c.
  Expose the areas to the sun to promote drying and healing of the lesions.
  d.
  Wear cotton gloves and cover all other affected areas with clothing to prevent environmental irritation.



kingfahad97

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Encourage the patient to protect skin from the sun by wearing protective clothing, including a hat with 4-inch brim, applying sunscreen all over the body, and avoiding the midday sun from 10 am to 4 pm. Sun lamps are just as damaging as the sun.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Wet dressings and using Burow's solution help promote the healing process. Cold compresses may be applied to decrease circulation to the area (vasoconstriction). Short nails prevent skin damage, but not pruritus.



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