Author Question: The nurse is assessing the skin of an adult patient and notes a wound. The patient states, I just ... (Read 138 times)

vinney12 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is assessing the skin of an adult patient and notes a wound. The patient states, I just can't seem to get this sore to heal. Which is the priority assessment question by the nurse?

1) How often are you cleaning it?
2) Do your clothes rub against the wound?
3) Do you have a history of diabetes?
4) Do you have any allergies?

Question 2

The nurse is assessing an adolescent patient who presents with acne. When teaching the patient why this occurs, which reason will the nurse provide?

1) Increased lipid levels
2) Increased sebum production
3) Increased cardiac output
4) Increased hemoglobin production