Prior to assessing a patient's integumentary status, the nurse ...

[crobinson2013]

Prior to assessing a patient's integumentary status, the nurse notes excessive perspiration. What possible causes should the nurse consider for this finding?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. The patient is hungry.
  2. The patient is anxious.
  3. The patient is in shock.
  4. The patient has a fever.
  5. The patient has been exercising

Question 2

The nurse suspects that a school-age child has ringworm of the scalp. What did the nurse assess to come to this conclusion?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. Coarse, dry hair
  2. Areas of hair loss
  3. Scaling on the scalp
  4. Pustules on the scalp
  5. Oval nits on the hair shaft

[nicoleclaire22]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Excessive perspiration may be associated with anxiety, shock, fever, or increased activity. Excessive perspiration is not associated with hunger.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Hair loss, scales on the scalp, and pustules on the scalp are associated with tinea capitis, or scalp ringworm. Coarse, dry hair is associated with hypothyroidism. Oval nits on the hair shaft are associated with head lice.

[crobinson2013]

Thank you

[nicoleclaire22]

Happy to help you