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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.



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olivia_paige29

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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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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