When caring for clients with skin disorders, the nurse should: ...

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When caring for clients with skin disorders, the nurse should:
 
  a. avoid assessing skin lesions so as not to embarrass the client.
  b. encourage the client to hide the skin condition under clothing.
  c. tell the client not to worry about how he or she appears, because it's what's inside that counts.
  d. be very sensitive concerning the emotional impact of these disorders.

Question 2

When caring for a client receiving alefacept, the nurse should:
 
  a. apply a thin layer of the medication.
  b. rotate the IM injection sites.
  c. after applying the medication, cover with a gauze dressing.
  d. monitor the client's urine.

[Sammyo]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
B Incorrect: Although this may be helpful, it is not the best answer.
C Incorrect: This does not address the emotional aspects of skin conditions.
D Correct: This is a very important nursing action.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a parenteral medication for psoriasis.
B Correct: This is necessary to prevent skin breakdown.
C Incorrect: This is a parenteral medication for psoriasis.
D Incorrect: There is no indication for this action.

[dbose]

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[jackie]

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