The nurse is assessing a patient's skin and notes jaundice, a yellow discoloration of skin. Which conclusion by the nurse is most appropriate based on this assessment finding?
1) Impaired cardiovascular circulation
2) Diminished oxygen concentration
3) Liver impairment
4) Renal impairment
Question 2
The nurse is providing care to a patient who is prescribed valproic acid for the treatment of a seizure disorder. Which will the nurse assess for during the skin examination?
1) Alopecia
2) Pruritic rash
3) Toxic epidermal necrolysis
4) Stevens-Johnson syndrome
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
Skin
Treating the pregnant patient
Indicators for assessing local blood flow
The medical assistant often has to reassure and comfort the patient before effective communication c
Medical assistants can quickly pull up a patient record when a phone call is received.