A nurse at the dermatology office triages calls. Which of the ...

[nenivikky]

A nurse at the dermatology office triages calls. Which of the following clients is the highest priority to follow up?
 
  A) A 2-year-old with diaper rash
  B) A 20-year-old with red sunburn on the chest and arms
  C) A 78-year-old with a lesion that is black, swollen, and draining liquid
  D) A 90-year-old with flat discolored spots on face

Question 2

A nurse in a long-term care facility teaches aides to assist several older adults with bathing each day. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the teaching?
 
  A) Apply perfumed products after bathing to promote hygiene and self-esteem.
  B) Cleanse groin with isopropyl alcohol to eliminate potential pathogens.
  C) Dry skin thoroughly; particularly between the toes and other areas where skin touches.
  D) Use water that is warm to hot (100F to 105F) to prevent hypothermia.

[jasonq]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
In general, the following characteristics of a skin lesion warrant medical evaluation: redness, swelling, dark pigmentation, moisture or drainage, pain or discomfort, raised or irregular edges around a flat center.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Skin need to be dried thoroughly but gently, particularly between the toes and other areas where skin touches. Perfumed products and alcohol should be avoided. Water temperatures for bathing should be about 90F to 100F.

[nenivikky]

Excellent

[bitingbit]

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