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The nurse is educating a patient with psoriasis. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
 
  a. Liberally apply a lubricating cream three times daily.
  b. Use a humidifier at night.
  c. Use an alcohol-based cleanser in the morning.
  d. Take hot baths to reduce skin discomfort.

Question 2

A patient with psoriasis is placed on PUVA therapy. What factors compose this therapy?
 
  a. Radiation and corticosteroids
  b. X-rays and methotrexate
  c. Artificial ultraviolet (UV) rays and a coal tar product
  d. Laser treatment and antimetabolites


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

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Skin should be kept as moist and pliable as possible. Humidifiers increase moisture in the envi-ronment. Use and application frequency of lubricating lotions and creams should be approved by the dermatologist before recommending. Drying solutions like alcohol and heat can increase discomfort of psoriasis.

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PUVA is a combination of artificial UV rays and psoralen, a coal tar product.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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