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A client is being treated with corticosteroids for contact dermatitis. The client asks how to avoid contact dermatitis. Which statements by the nurse are appropriate to indicate how contact dermatitis is caused?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Latex
  2. Jewelry
  3. Perfume
  4. Peanuts
  5. Lactose

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A client has been prescribed tretinoin (Retin-A). What will the nurse include in the client teaching?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Do not use this medication if pregnant.
  2. Avoid using vitamin C supplements.
  3. Increase intake of vitamin A.
  4. Avoid exposure to the sun.
  5. Do not take with oral contraceptives.



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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: Contact dermatitis is a delayed type of allergic reaction resulting from exposure to specific allergens, for example, perfume, cosmetics, detergents, latex, or jewelry. Accompanying the allergic reaction might be various degrees of cracking, bleeding, or small blisters.
Rationale 2: Contact dermatitis is a delayed type of allergic reaction resulting from exposure to specific allergens, for example, perfume, cosmetics, detergents, latex, or jewelry. Accompanying the allergic reaction might be various degrees of cracking, bleeding, or small blisters.
Rationale 3: Contact dermatitis is a delayed type of allergic reaction resulting from exposure to specific allergens, for example, perfume, cosmetics, detergents, latex, or jewelry. Accompanying the allergic reaction might be various degrees of cracking, bleeding, or small blisters.
Rationale 4:Peanuts is incorrect because peanuts do not cause contact dermatitis.
Rationale 5:Lactose is incorrect because lactosedoes not cause contact dermatitis.

Global Rationale: Contact dermatitis is a delayed type of allergic reaction resulting from exposure to specific allergens, for example, perfume, cosmetics, detergents, latex, or jewelry. Accompanying the allergic reaction might be various degrees of cracking, bleeding, or small blisters.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4

Rationale 1: Retinoids are not recommended during pregnancy because of possible harmful effects to the fetus.
Rationale 2:There is no restriction on vitamin C intake.
Rationale 3:Vitamin A supplements, which increase toxicity, should be avoided.
Rationale 4: A common reaction to retinoids is sensitivity to sunlight.
Rationale 5:Sexually active females are encouraged to take oral contraceptives while on this medication because of its teratogenicity.

Global Rationale: Retinoids are not recommended during pregnancy because of possible harmful effects to the fetus. A common reaction to retinoids is sensitivity to sunlight.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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