When taking a history on a client who has had a severe flare-up of psoriasis, the nurse should determine which of the following factors?
A)
age at onset of his psoriasis
B)
allergy history
C)
recent changes in work or home environment
D)
where the symptoms first appeared
C
Explanation:
A)
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but many factors appear to make the condition worse, including stress, sunlight, seasonal changes, and various medications. Determining contributing factors to the flare-up will help the client to prevent future exposures. The other factors do not have an impact on the current flare-up.
Analysis
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
B)
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but many factors appear to make the condition worse, including stress, sunlight, seasonal changes, and various medications. Determining contributing factors to the flare-up will help the client to prevent future exposures. The other factors do not have an impact on the current flare-up.
Analysis
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
C)
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but many factors appear to make the condition worse, including stress, sunlight, seasonal changes, and various medications. Determining contributing factors to the flare-up will help the client to prevent future exposures. The other factors do not have an impact on the current flare-up.
Analysis
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
D)
The exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, but many factors appear to make the condition worse, including stress, sunlight, seasonal changes, and various medications. Determining contributing factors to the flare-up will help the client to prevent future exposures. The other factors do not have an impact on the current flare-up.
Analysis
Assessment
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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