A patient presents at the dermatology clinic with suspected pemphigus. The nurse knows to prepare what diagnostic test for this condition?
A) Skin scraping
B) Patch test
C) Tzanck smear
D) Wood's light
Ans: C
Feedback: The Tzanck smear is a test used to examine cells from blistering skin conditions, such as herpes zoster, varicella, herpes simplex, and all forms of pemphigus. The secretions from a suspected lesion are applied to a glass slide, stained, and examined. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.
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A community/public health nurse is discussing insurance options with a healthy, young adult client who has recently lost her job. Why would the client most likely not be receptive to obtaining privately paid health insurance?
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Which is the rationale for why young children are more prone to otitis media that the nurse should include in the teaching session with a parent?
1. The eustachian tube is shorter, wider, and horizontal in younger children. 2. The eustachian tube is shorter, more narrow, and horizontal in younger children. 3. The eustachian tube is longer, wider, and vertical in younger children. 4. The eustachian tube is longer, more narrow, and vertical in younger children.