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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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
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
A forensic nurse would benefit from additional knowledge in the area of what?
A) Pathology B) Epidemiology C) Immunology D) Sociology