Author Question: When assessing a client of African-American descent for jaundice, the nurse should check the: 1. ... (Read 88 times)

mp14 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When assessing a client of African-American descent for jaundice, the nurse should check the:

1. mucous membranes of the mouth.
2. sclera.
3. abdomen.
4. nail beds.

Question 2

A client with a skin infection is scheduled for a Wood's lamp test. What should the nurse explain about the rays from this lamp?

1. Heats the skin so the organism can be scraped off for testing
2. Come from an ultraviolet lamp that is not harmful
3. Can be used for treatment of infection
4. Can cause a slight burn on the skin

irishcancer18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Jaundice is not assessed using the mucous membranes of the mouth. It can be seen in the sclera of dark-skinned individuals.
2. Jaundice can be seen in the sclera of dark-skinned individuals.
3. Jaundice is not assessed by inspecting abdominal tissue.
4. Jaundice is not assessed by inspecting the nail beds.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Wood's rays do not heat the skin, but are a diagnostic tool.
2. The ultraviolet light causes certain organisms to fluoresce, which is how they are identified. Pseudomonas and fungi can be diagnosed in this manner.
3. Wood's rays are a diagnostic tool only.
4. Wood's rays cause no harm to the client.