The nurse notes this distribution of lesions on a patient's skin. Based on this finding, the nurse should perform additional assessment looking for indications of which problem?
1. vitamin B deficiency
2. increased intravenous pressure
3. bleeding disorders
4. psoriasis
Correct Answer: 3
This is a picture of purpura, which are caused by bleeding disorders, scurvy, and capillary fragility. Vitamin B deficiency may cause spider angiomas to form. Increased intravenous pressure is associated with the development of venous stars. Psoriasis causes scaly red patches, generally on the scalp, knees, back, and genitals.
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