Hair skin and nails questions
Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find in a client with edema?
decreased skin mobility
A nurse receives reports from the shift nurse that a client has new onset of peripheral cyanosis. Where should the nurse focus the assessment of the skin to detect presence of this conditions
fingers and toes
a nurse assesses a client for past history of nail problems. The nurse should ask questions about which of these conditions?
psoriasis, fungal infections, trauma
a client presents to the health care clinic with reports of changes in the skin. Which data should the nurse document as objective with regards to the skin?
skin warm and dry to the touch
What clinical manifestation of the nails should the nurse anticipate assessing in a client with iron deficiency anemia?
spooning
How should the nurse palpate the skin of a client to assess its texture?
touch with the palmar surface of the three middle fingers
which area of the body should a nurse inspect for possible loss of skin integrity when performing a skin examination on a female who is obese?
under the breast
Upon examination of a client, the nurse finds a circumscribed elevated, palpable mass containing serous fluid. how should the nurse properly document this finding?
vesicle
the nurse recognizes that which client is at greatest risk for the development of skin cancer?
55-year-old male who lived in cali for 20 years
Which statement by a client about the skin needs validations by the collection of objective data by the nurse?
My feet hurt and are always cold to the touch
A client reports feeling short of breath. Which area of the body should the nurse inspect for the presence of cyanosis?
Perioral (around the mouth)