A client comes to the clinic for a regular checkup. The nurse learns that the client works in a dry-cleaning establishment. Which of the following does the nurse assess for in the client, based on this information?
a. Asbestosis
b. Dermatitis
c. Tendonitis
d. Raynaud's phenomenon
B
Persons who work in dry-cleaning establishments are exposed to solvents that may cause derma-titis or liver disease.
Asbestosis is more likely to be found as an occupational hazard for automobile workers and in-sulators.
Tendonitis may result from repetitive wrist motion, as seen in office computer workers.
Raynaud's phenomenon may result from vibration, as seen with jackhammer operators.
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