Which skin lesion should be evaluated promptly by a dermatologist?
a. A circumscribed, raised area resembling a blob of brown wax
b. A multicolored raised lesion with a fuzzy border
c. A bright red, glazed area with satellite lesions around it
d. A brown spot on the skin with no raised area
B
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A Incorrect. This lesion reflects seborrheic keratosis.
B Correct. This lesion is malignant melanoma.
C Incorrect. This lesion is a Candida infection.
D Incorrect. This lesion is lentigo.
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a. Daily weights to determine the amount of water loss b. Estimate the intake and output c. Record the volume of IV fluids administered according to the infusion pump readout d. Apply ointment to buttocks after cleaning and while skin is still damp
A patient receiving tube feedings at 50 mL/hour has a residual volume of 250 mL of undigested tube feeding. What action should the nurse take?
a. Discard aspirated tube feeding, and run tube feeding as ordered by the physician. b. Report amount of aspirated tube feeding to the RN for consultation with the physician. c. Return aspirated tube feeding to the patient, and run feeding at a slower rate of 20 mL/hour. d. Return aspirated tube feeding to the patient, and wait 2 hours before restarting tube feeding at 50 mL/hr.