skin 2
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has basal cell carcinoma on her nose. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
small translucent nodule
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a superficial lesion. A biopsy indicates malignant melanoma. Which of the following treatment choices should the nurse include in the teaching?Prepare to administer acyclovir.
surgical excision
A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 days postoperative from abdominal surgery. The nurse observes that the client's wound is in evisceration. After calling for help, which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
Cover the area with a sterile dressing, moistened with saline.
A nurse is caring for a client who tells the nurse he sneezed and felt his incision "give way". The nurse observes abdominal contents protruding from the incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
Cover the wound with a sterile saline-soaked towel
A nurse is caring for a client who has herpes zoster. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Prepare to administer acyclovir.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has contact dermatitis of the neck and upper chest. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Reports of exposure to a skin irritant
A nurse in a health clinic is assisting in the planning of an educational program on skin cancer. Which of the following statements should be included in the presentation?
Sun exposure as a child is a significant risk factor for skin cancer. i need to use sunscreen even in winter
