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Marty

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client is being evaluated for a scabies infection. To confirm the diagnosis, the nurse informs the client that which test needs to be performed?
 
  1. Wood's light examination
  2. Skin scraping
  3. Patch test
  4. Tzanck test

Question 2

Which assessment finding on an African-American client should be reported to the primary nurse?
 
  1. Pigmented bands on the fingernails
  2. A pustule on the right hand
  3. Red splinter hemorrhages on the nails
  4. Keloid formation over an appendectomy scar


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

Answer: 2

1. The Wood's light exam distinguishes hyperpigmented from hypopigmented lesions.
2. Tissue samples are scraped from the lesion and examined for the presence of the mite.
3. Patch tests are done to diagnose allergies.
4. The Tzanck test identifies herpes infections.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Nail abnormalities are normal in 90 of African-Americans.
2. A pustule is a pus-filled vesicle and could be indicative of an infection.
3. Nail abnormalities are normal in 90 of African-Americans.
4. Keloids develop more easily in this race as well, and are benign.


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