The statement by a client with psoriasis vulgaris that would indicate to the nurse the need for further teaching regarding the client's illness is
a. "I could develop arthritis because of this disease."
b. "I will always have psoriasis."
c. "Psoriasis is caused by an infection."
d. "Stress can cause psoriasis to worsen."
C
Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic, recurrent, erythematous, inflammatory disorder involving keratin synthesis. It is a genetic systemic disease with an immunologic basis. The cause of psoriasis vulgaris is unknown. Anxiety and stress often precede flare-ups. Up to one third of clients with moderate to severe psoriasis vulgaris develop psoriatic arthritis.
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