A client has a skin condition in which the melanocytes are destroyed causing milk-white patches of depigmented skin surrounded by normal skin. This condition is called:
a. keratinitis c. melanocyte dysfunction
b. vitiligo d. dermatitis
B
In vitiligo, melanocytes are destroyed, causing milk-white patches of depigmented skin surrounded by normal skin.
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For a patient with bleeding esophageal varices, the nurse may administer which of the following pharmacological agents to lower portal hypertension?
A) Apresoline B) Vasopressin C) Nitroprusside D) Amlodipine
The nurse is conducting a health history with an adolescent patient. What should the nurse explain to the patient about confidentiality?
A) "Everything that is discussed will be kept confidential." B) "Since you are a minor, your health history is to be shared with your parents." C) "The only thing that I can share with your parents is if you are sexually active." D) "The only thing that I must share is information that concerns your safety."
A client with a right arm cast is experiencing signs of a serious complication. Which of the following would cause the nurse the most concern?
1. Capillary refill time less than 3 seconds 2. Finger movement 3. Itching under the cast 4. Severe pain to the right arm continues after receiving pain medication
A forensic nurse would benefit from additional knowledge in the area of what?
A) Pathology B) Epidemiology C) Immunology D) Sociology