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Which skin conditions should the nurse identify as having a genetic or inherited component during a presentation to the staff nurses who work in the integument clinic? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Atopic dermatitis
  2. Seborrheic dermatitis
  3. Epidermolysis bullosa
  4. Molluscum contagiosum
  5. Psoriasis

Question 2

The mother of a newborn asks the nurse what the purpose of the first scheduled health maintenance visit will be. Which are appropriate responses by the nurse to this question? Select all that apply.
 
  1. To determine if your baby is being abused.
  2. To determine compatibility between you and the provider.
  3. To discuss policies related to provision of care.
  4. To evaluate your understanding of the services offered.
  5. To determine your baby's risk for obesity.


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Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Atopic dermatitis is an allergic skin disorder. Allergies have an inherited component.
2. Seborrheic dermatitis is thought to be an overgrowth of yeast and is influenced by hormones. It is not inherited.
3. Epidermolysis bullosa is inherited either as autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive depending on type.
4. Molluscum is caused by a poxvirus and is transmitted person to person.
5. Psoriasis is usually seen in clients with a family history. A multifactorial inheritance is suspected.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. Only under very unusual circumstances would the healthcare providers be able to determine whether the parents are potential child abusers.
2. The initial visit should help to acquaint the parents to office policies and services offered by the office, and to determine whether the parents and healthcare provider will get along well.
3. The initial visit should help to acquaint the parents to office policies and services offered by the office, and to determine whether the parents and healthcare provider will get along well.
4. The initial visit should help to acquaint the parents to office policies and services offered by the office, and to determine whether the parents and healthcare provider will get along well.
5. Only under very unusual circumstances would the healthcare providers be able to determine whether the parents will tend to overfeed the infant and place the infant at risk for obesity.



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