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krzymel

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on: Jun 25, 2018
During skin inspection of a client, a nurse observes lesions with wavy borders that are widespread across the client's chest. Which descriptors should the nurse use to document these observations?
 
  a. Clustered and annular
  b. Linear and circinate
  c. Diffuse and serpiginous
  d. Coalesced and circumscribed

Question 2

A nurse assesses a client and identifies that the client has pallor conjunctivae. Which focused assessment should the nurse complete next?
 
  a. Partial thromboplastin time
  b. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
  c. Liver enzymes
  d. Basic metabolic panel


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mcinincha279

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

ANS: B
Diffuse is used to describe lesions that are widespread. Serpiginous describes lesions with wavy borders. Clustered describes lesions grouped together. Linear describes lesions occurring in a straight line. Annular lesions are ringlike with raised borders, circinate lesions are circular, and circumscribed lesions have well-defined sharp borders. Coalesced describes lesions that merge with one another and appear confluent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Pallor conjunctivae signifies anemia. The nurse should assess the client's hemoglobin and hematocrit to confirm anemia. The other laboratory results do not relate to this client's potential anemia.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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