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karateprodigy

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Upon assessment of the burned client, the nurse notes that the client is exhibiting mottled, blistered skin and is complaining of intense pain. These findings are congruent with which degree of burn injury?
 
  a. First
  b. Second
  c. Third
  d. Fourth

Question 2

Methoxsalen (Oxsoralen) is a drug used for the treatment of psoriasis. Clients using this agent should not be in direct sunlight for which reason?
 
  a. Skin could become lightened or blanched.
  b. Psoriasis would spread.
  c. Exposed skin would burn or blister.
  d. Skin would become sensitive to light.


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kjo;oj

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

ANS: B
Second-degree burns are characterized by mottled, blistered skin, and the client is typically in intense pain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Methoxsalen (Oxsoralen) will produce burning or blistering of the skin if the area is exposed to direct sunlight.


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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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