Author Question: A 47-year-old female patient with a history of sun exposure is concerned that she has a disease ... (Read 48 times)

Marty · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 47-year-old female patient with a history of sun exposure is concerned that she has a disease because of broken blood vessels on the cheeks. What should the nurse realize this patient is describing?

1. telangiectases
2. nevus flammeus
3. venus lakes
4. skin tags

Question 2

A patient is receiving his first ultraviolet light therapy treatment for psoriasis. What should be included in this patient's teaching?

1. The skin will appear reddened approximately eight hours after the treatment.
2. The treatment will be the same length every time.
3. There is no anticipated damage to the eyes or mucous membranes.
4. This is the treatment of choice for patients with psoriasis on 10 of the body.

KKcool · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Telangiectases are single, dilated capillaries or terminal arteries that appear most often on the cheeks and nose. These lesions are more common in older adults and result from photoaged skin. The lesions look like broken veins. Nevus flammeus is a congenital vascular condition involving the capillaries. Venus lakes are small, flat, blue blood vessels. Skin tags are soft papules on a pedicle.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Patients with generalized psoriasis or with psoriasis over 30 of the body will most likely be treated with phototherapy. To avoid damage to the eyes, they will need to be shielded during the treatment and the patient can expect areas of erythema approximately eight hours after the treatment. The treatment is measured in seconds with a gradual increase in exposure times.