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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is performing an assessment of a patient's nails. What should be included in this examination?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. nail thickness
  2. nail color
  3. nail curvature
  4. nail length
  5. for grooves

Question 2

A Caucasian patient is admitted with possible carbon monoxide poisoning. What skin color can the nurse expect to find that would support this diagnosis?
 
  1. bluish
  2. dusky red
  3. cherry red
  4. orange green


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Nails should be inspected for color and thickness. Also, the surface of the nail should be inspected for grooves and curvature. Nail length is not an important assessment.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Carbon monoxide poisoning is characterized by cherry red coloring of the face and upper torso. Bluish skin is associated with cyanosis. Dusky red skin is found in individuals with venous stasis, and orange green skin in individuals with uremia.


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