dermatologic prep u
The nurse is caring for a geriatric client who has developed chapped and itchy skin. Which nursing intervention included in this client's plan of care should the nurse alter?
Daily bathing with warm-hot water
The nurse is caring for a client with a blistering disease. Which action will the nurse take to relieve this client's discomfort? Select all that apply.
Dry the skin carefully after bathing. Apply warmed blankets as necessary. Premedicate with analgesics before skincare.
Which of the following nonsedating antihistamines is appropriate for daytime pruritus?
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
A patient is scheduled for Mohs microscopic surgery for removal of a skin cancer lesion on his forehead. The nurse knows to prepare the patient by explaining that this type of surgery requires:
Removal of the tumor, layer by layer.
A patient has a moisture-retentive dressing for the treatment of a sacral decubitus ulcer. How long should the nurse leave the dressing in place before replacing it?
12-24 hrs
A patient is being evaluated for nodular cystic acne. What systemic pharmacologic agent may be prescribed for the treatment of this disorder?
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
The nurse is conducting a community education program on basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Which statement should the nurse make?
It begins as a small, waxy nodule with rolled translucent, pearly borders.
A client has a squamous cell carcinoma removed from the right lower leg. After the surgery, the nurse reviews instructions for care of the pressure dressing and provides health information about the cancer. Which statements are correct regarding squamous cell carcinoma? Select all that apply.
It is an invasive carcinoma. It can develop from a keratosis. It is responsible for approximately 4,000 deaths per year. It requires follow-up examinations every 3 months for 1 year.
A day care worker comes to the clinic for mild itching and rash of both hands. The nurse suspects contact dermatitis. The diagnosis is confirmed if the rash appears:
erythematous with raised papules.
The patient is advised to apply a suspension-type lotion to a dermatosis site. The nurse should advise the patient to apply the lotion how often to be effective?
every 3 hours
The classic lesions of impetigo manifest as
honey-yellow crusted lesions on an erythematous base.
Which sedative medication is effective for treating pruritus?
hydroxyzine
Which skin condition is caused by staphylococci, streptococci, or multiple bacteria?
impetigo
A patient with squamous cell carcinoma has been scheduled for treatment of this malignancy. The nurse knows that the primary method of treatment in this type of cancer is what?
surgical excision
Which material consists of a powder in water?
suspension
