A client is admitted with third-degree burns of the upper arms ...

[rmenurse]

A client is admitted with third-degree burns of the upper arms and chest. When assessing the client, the nurse should expect the skin to appear as:
 
  1. white with patches of blackened skin.
  2. bluish-purple with blisters.
  3. diffusely bright red and swollen.
  4. reddened and covered with blisters.

Question 2

A client recently started on steroids has been reading about the medication, and asks the nurse: The book says I could have hirsutism as a side effect. How will I know if this happens? What should the nurse explain to the client?
 
  1. You will notice excess facial and body hair.
  2. You will notice a pinpoint red rash on your chest.
  3. Your hair will start to come out in clumps.
  4. Your breasts will become enlarged and swollen.

[tdewitt]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Third-degree burns produce charring of the skin, appearing as white with black necrotic patches.
2. Blisters occur in second-degree burns.
3. First-degree burns are bright red and swollen.
4. Blisters occur in second-degree burns.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Hirsutism is a growth of fine downy body hair, usually seen on the face and chest.
2. Small pinpoint areas describe a rash.
3. Hair falling out in clumps describes the start of alopecia.
4. Enlarged swollen breasts describe gynecomastia.

[rmenurse]

Correct answers!

[tdewitt]

Great! Please up vote