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brutforce

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The nurse is working in an outpatient clinic in her community. Late in the afternoon, three clients come in with suspected pediculosis. Which of the following assessments will the nurse perform?
 
  a. Integumentary assessment for head lice
  b. Oral assessment for bad breath and caries
  c. Musculoskeletal assessment for spine alignment
  d. Lower extremity assessment for athlete's foot

Question 2

The nurse is bathing a newborn infant in the nursery and notices scaly white patches over the infant's scalp. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
 
  a. Wash the scalp and apply gentle scrubbing.
  b. Notify the primary care provider.
  c. Obtain a CT (computed tomography) scan of the infant's head.
  d. Assess for patches on the infant's lower torso.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, and nails. When assessing the hair, inspect and palpate for color, texture, and distribution as well as condition of the scalp. In addition, the hair should be free of debris and pediculosis, which are indicative of a head lice infestation. Pediculosis is unrelated to oral, musculoskeletal, or lower extremity assessments.

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In newborns, cradle capscaly white patches over the scalp due to secretion of sebumis common. It can be removed with washing and gentle scrubbing. It is not necessary to assess for these patches over the torso, as this is common to the scalp. Notification to a primary care provider or a CT scan is not indicated.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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