Accumulative NCLEX: Respiratory, Neuro, GI, Ortho Cardio GI, Endocrine, Integumentary

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7. The nurse inspects the skin of a client who is suspected of having psoriasis. Which the finding should the nurse note if this disorder is present? a. Silvery-white scaly lesions 8. Which should ... be the anticipated therapeutic outcome of an escharotomy procedure performed for a circumferential arm burn? a. The return of distal pulses 9. The nurse is caring for a client with circumferential burns of both legs. Which leg position is appropriate for this type of a burn? a. Elevation above the level of the heart 10. The nurse is assigned to care for a client with herpes zoster. Which characteristics should the nurse expect to note when checking the lesions of this infection? a. Clustered skin vesicles 11. The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris. The nurse understands that which is a characteristic of this condition? a. Blistering skin 12. A client asks the nurse about the causes of acne. The nurse should respond by making which statement to the client? a. "The exact cause of acne is not known." 13. The nurse inspects the oral cavity of a client with cancer and notes white patches on the mucous membranes. The nurse interprets this occurrence as which? a. Characteristic of a thrush infection 14. The nurse is caring for a client after an autograft of a burn wound on the right knee. Which position should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the client? a. Elevating and immobilizing the affected leg 15. The nurse reinforces discharge instructions regarding skin care to a client after the grafting of burn injuries of the left chest and left arm. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching? a. "I should never wear warm clothing over the newly healed skin area." 16. The nurse determines that which individual presenting to the clinic is at the greatest risk for development of an integumentary disorder? a. An outdoor construction worker 17. The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to a client who had a skin biopsy. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching? a. "I will remove the dressing when I get home and wash the site with tap water." 18. The nurse prepares to assist a health care provider examine the client's skin with a Wood's light. Which action should be included in the plan for this procedure? a. Darken the room for the examination. 19. The nurse reinforces instructions to a client who has complained of chronic dry skin and episodes of pruritus. Which client statement indicates the need for further teaching? a. "I should use a dehumidifier, especially during the winter months." 20. A client calls the emergency department and tells the nurse that he has been cleaning a wooded area and that he came into direct contact with poison ivy shrubs. The client tells the nurse that he cannot see anything on the skin and asks the nurse what to do. The nurse makes which statement to the client? a. "Take a shower immediately, and lather and rinse several times." [Show More]

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