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kwoodring

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse conducting the general survey of a patient includes which items? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Hygiene and grooming
  b. Affect and mood
  c. Sex and gender orientation
  d. Sexual preferences and practices
  e. Age

Question 2

The nurse examining a patient's skin correlates which conditions with which underlying pathology? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Albinism: Full-thickness burns
  b. Peripheral cyanosis: poor circulation
  c. Purpura: clotting disorders
  d. Jaundice: liver disease
  e. Vitiligo: skin infestation


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Components of the general survey include age, race, hygiene and grooming, affect and mood, clothing, sex and gender orientation, age, and safety. Sexual preferences and practices are not included.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
Peripheral cyanosis can result from poor circulation. Purpura can be seen in patients with clotting disorders. Jaundice often indicates liver disorders such as liver failure. Albinism is genetically determined. Vitiligo is thought to be an autoimmune response.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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