« previous next »

Author Question: A patient has generalized macular-papular skin eruptions and complains of severe pruritus from ... (Read 103 times)

audragclark

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient has generalized macular-papular skin eruptions and complains of severe pruritus from contact dermatitis. When the nurse administers his therapeutic bath, it is important to remember that
 
  a. using Burow's solution helps promote healing.
  b. rubbing the skin briskly decreases pruritus.
  c. allowing 20 to 60 minutes to complete the bath will prevent pruritus.
  d. sterilizing all equipment used will prevent pruritus.

Question 2

What is the most important factor contributing to limitations in self-care and independent living among the elderly?
 
  A) Lack of family support
  B) Low financial assets
  C) Acute illness and injury
  D) Chronic illness


aburgess

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 361
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Pruritus is responsible for most of the discomfort. Wet dressings, using Burow's solution, help promote the healing process. A cool environment with increased humidity decreases the pruritus.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Chronic illnesses are noted to have a significant impact on the quality of life of older adults. These illnesses are more prevalent than acute illnesses and supersede deficits in family and financial support.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

audragclark

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


aburgess

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 361
Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
Assessment of Cutaneous Hypersensitivity, Stimulate the Skin with a Sterile Needle Assessment of Cutaneous Hypersensitivity, Stimulate the Skin with a Sterile Needle
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The grafts are often obtained from the patient’s saphenous vein Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The grafts are often obtained from the patient’s saphenous vein
Dialysis machine showing diffusion of concentrations, which are the same, between the patient’s ... Dialysis machine showing diffusion of concentrations, which are the same, between the patient’s ...
Gingival enlargement in a patient taking phenytoin. Gingival enlargement in a patient taking phenytoin.
Severe arthritis can make everyday activities, like writing, typing, and handling objects Severe arthritis can make everyday activities, like writing, typing, and handling objects
Video: Ear Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library