The nurse is providing care to patients in a community clinic. ...

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The nurse is providing care to patients in a community clinic. When should the nurse conduct a health assessment interview to determine problems with the integumentary system?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. when the patient has a complaint
  2. as part of regular health screening
  3. when completing a health assessment
  4. rarely, because it takes too much time
  5. when the patient is over the age of 50

Question 2

A patient complains of the sudden appearance of white patches on the skin. The nurse, suspecting vitiligo, should ask the patient which questions?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. Have any of your parents or grandparents had this problem also?
  2. Have you been using bleach lately?
  3. Have you had anything rubbing on those areas excessively?
  4. What have you been eating lately?
  5. Where are the white patches located on your body?

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
A health assessment interview to determine problems with the integumentary system may be conducted as part of a health screening or complete health assessment, or it may focus on a chief complaint (such as itching or a rash). It is to be completed regardless of the amount of time it takes to complete. It is also conducted on patients of all ages, not just those over the age of 50.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 5
Vitiligo usually occurs in individuals as a result of a familial tendency. It usually occurs on the face, hands, or groin. It is not caused by irritation, chemicals, or dietary factors.