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A nurse delegates care for a client who has open skin lesions. Which statements should the nurse include when delegating this client's hygiene care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Wash your hands before touching the client.
  b. Wear gloves when bathing the client.
  c. Assess skin for breakdown during the bath.
  d. Apply lotion to lesions while the skin is wet.
  e. Use a damp cloth to scrub the lesions.

Question 2

A nurse assesses a client who presents with an increase in psoriatic lesions. Which questions should the nurse ask to identify a possible trigger for worsening of this client's psoriatic lesions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Have you eaten a large amount of chocolate lately?
  b. Have you been under a lot of stress lately?
  c. Have you recently used a public shower?
  d. Have you been out of the country recently?
  e. Have you recently had any other health problems?
  f.
  Have you changed any medications recently?



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B
All health care providers should follow Standard Precautions when caring for clients who have any open skin areas. This includes hand hygiene and wearing gloves when in contact with the lesions. The UAP is not qualified to assess the client's skin. The other statements are not appropriate for the care of open skin lesions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, E, F
Systemic factors, hormonal changes, psychological stress, medications, and general health factors can aggravate psoriasis. Psoriatic lesions are not triggered by chocolate, public showers, or international travel.





 

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