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sam.t96

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A patient with psoriasis is prescribed photochemotherapy treatments. What should the nurse teach the patient about future health risks caused by this treatment?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. It can accelerate aging.
  2. It can exacerbate psoriasis.
  3. It can alter immune functions.
  4. It can induce cataract development.
  5. It can increase the risk of melanoma.

Question 2

A patient with a history of basal cell skin cancer asks the nurse what to do to avoid having the cancer recur. What should the nurse instruct this patient?
 
  1. Always use a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.
  2. Avoid the sun at all costs.
  3. Sun exposure between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm is best.
  4. Sunscreen is not needed on cloudy days.


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Cheesycrackers

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

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
Photochemotherapy can accelerate aging of exposed skin, induce cataract development, alter immune function, and increase the risk of melanoma. It has a high success rate in achieving remission of psoriasis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The patient should be instructed on the use of a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. It is unrealistic to instruct a patient to always avoid the sun. The hours of 10:00 am to 3:00 pm are the worst for sun exposure. Sunscreen is needed even on cloudy days.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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