Patho 42-46

A client sought care because of increasing pain and inflammation in the toe and ankle of one foot. Diagnostic testing has resulted in a diagnosis of gouty arthritis. When educating the client about the treatment and management of the disease, what should the nurse teach the client?

"Losing some weight and reducing your alcohol intake will likely be beneficial." Explanation:p. 1131.

A client calls the clinic and tells the nurse she is concerned because her husband has developed shingles. She asks the nurse if he is contagious. The best response would be that herpes zoster (shingles) is:

Contagious and can be transmitted to nonimmune contacts Herpes zoster (shingles) is contagious and can be transmitted to nonimmune contacts. Although not as contagious as chickenpox, the reactivated virus can be transmitted to nonimmune contacts. -Age or marital status will not affect transmission.

Select the microorganism that causes bullous impetigo.

Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus aureus is the microorganism that causes bullous impetigo. -Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus is the common organism in superficial bacterial infection of impetigo. - Tinea capitis is a fungal infection involving the scalp and head. -Propionibacterium acnes is the organism responsible for acne.

A young adult is going on vacation to a sunny climate and plans on using a tanning booth to build up a protective tan. Which instructions should the nurse provide to the young adult?

Tanning booths should be avoided under all circumstances. Explanation:p. 1167.

What disease has primary lesions that have a silvery scale over thick red plaques? a) Lichen simplex chronicus b) Psoriasis vulgaris c) Pityriasis rosea d) Lichen planus

Psoriasis vulgaris In psoriasis vulgaris, the primary lesions are sharply demarcated, thick, red plaques with a silvery scale that vary in size and shape. The other answers are incorrect.