This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A nurse is conducting community education classes on skin cancer. One participant says to the nurse: ... (Read 130 times)

ssal

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
A nurse is conducting community education classes on skin cancer. One participant says to the nurse: I read that most melanomas occur on the face and arms in fair-skinned women. Is this true?
 
  The nurse's most helpful response would be which of the following?
  a. That is not correct. Melanoma is more commonly found on the torso or the lower legs of women.
  b. That is correct, because the face and arms are exposed more often to the sun.
  c. That is not correct. Melanoma occurs on the top of the head in men but is rare in women.
  d. That is incorrect. Melanoma is most commonly seen in dark-skinned individuals.

Question 2

A patient was given a patch test to determine what allergen was responsible for their atopic dermatitis. The provider prescribes a steroid cream. What important instructions should the nurse give to the patient?
 
  a. Apply the cream generously to affected areas.
  b. Apply a thin coat to affected areas, especially the face.
  c. Apply a thin coat to affected areas; avoid the face and groin.
  d. Apply an antihistamine along with applying a thin coat of steroid to affected areas.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

olivia_paige29

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Melanoma is more commonly found on the torso or the lower legs in women. Melanoma can occur anywhere and is not associated with direct exposure. For example, an individual can have melanoma under the skin and on the soles of the feet. Dark-skinned individuals are less likely to get melanoma.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient should avoid the face and groin area as these areas are sensitive and may become irritated or excoriated. An antihistamine cream would also excoriate the area if the pruritus is cause by an allergen. There may be a need to administer oral steroid if the rash is generalized.




ssal

  • Member
  • Posts: 572
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


AngeliqueG

  • Member
  • Posts: 343
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.

Did you know?

The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.

Did you know?

Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library