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nmorano1

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A nurse assesses a client who has multiple areas of ecchymosis on both arms. Which question should the nurse ask first?
 
  a. Are you using lotion on your skin?
  b. Do you have a family history of this?
  c. Do your arms itch?
  d. What medications are you taking?

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A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with inflamed soft-tissue folds around the nail plates. Which question should the nurse ask to elicit useful information about the possible condition?


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frankwu0507

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

ANS: D
Certain drugs such as aspirin, warfarin, and corticosteroids can lead to easy or excessive bruising, which can result in ecchymosis. The other options would not provide information about bruising.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The condition chronic paronychia is common in people with frequent intermittent exposure to water, such as homemakers, bartenders, and laundry workers. The other questions would not provide information specifically related to this assessment finding.


nmorano1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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