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karlynnae

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) caring for an older adult asks if the yellow, waxy, crusty lesions on the patient's axilla and groin are contagious. Which response shows the nurse's understanding for the cause of the lesions?
 
  a. Yes. It is cellulitis caused by bacteria.
  b. No. It is seborrheic dermatitis caused by excessive sebum.
  c. Yes. It is an indication of scabies.
  d. No. It is the lesion seen with basal cell carcinoma.

Question 2

Which symptom would be a characteristic of a stage I pressure ulcer on an older adult's coccyx?
 
  a. Clear blister
  b. Nonblanchable area of erythema
  c. Scaly abraded area
  d. Painful reddened area


Eunice618

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Seborrheic dermatitis is a bothersome skin condition resulting from an excess of sebum.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A red nonblanchable area is indicative of a stage I pressure ulcer.


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