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joblessjake

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A teenage client is diagnosed with psoriasis. Which of the following would be the highest priority observation of the nurse who is caring for this client?
 
  A) Difficulty breathing
  B) Low self-esteem
  C) Pigment changes
  D) Skin infections

Question 2

The nurse applies an aquathermia pad to a client for pain relief. What is the most common use for an aquathermia pad?
 
  A) Muscle sprains
  B) Rectal surgery
  C) Perineal surgery
  D) Infant delivery



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Answer to Question 1

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The client with a skin disorder, such as psoriasis, may also require assistance in meeting daily self-care needs, dealing with itching or pain, or working through the emotional aspects of a disfiguring or chronic disorder. That this client is a teenager makes exploring self-esteem issues even more of a concern. Difficulty breathing (may occur with urticaria) and pigment changes (manifestation of vitiligo) are not aspects of this condition. Skin infections may occur from scratching the skin, but are not the highest priority concern in this case.

Answer to Question 2

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An aquathermia (Aqua-K) pad, which produces dry heat, is used to treat muscle sprains and mild inflammations and for pain relief. The purpose of a sitz bath (sitting in a tub of warm water) is to provide moist heat to the pelvic, perineal, and/or perianal area. A sitz bath is most often used following infant delivery or rectal/perineal surgery.



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