A patient has been brought to the dermatology clinic after a mole excision on the back of his neck. A keloid has formed in this area. The nurse knows that the treatment plan for this patient may consist of which of the following interventions?
A) Topical corticosteroid
B) Intralesional corticosteroid
C) Biopsy
D) Chemotherapy
Ans: B
Feedback: The treatment of keloids is not always satisfactory and consists of surgical excision,
intralesional corticosteroids therapy, and radiation.
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A) The mucous membrane is affected. B) The respiratory tract is affected. C) The skin is affected. D) The gastrointestinal tract is affected.
Each nursing student will develop her own style of taking notes; an important part of note taking is to:
1. Write the instructor's lecture word for word. 2. Use your own words and review regularly. 3. Write the notes and study them before a test. 4. Tape the lectures to listen to them later.
The nurse recognizes that which of the following is accurate regarding the client's medical record? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The insurance agencies have a legal right to review the client's chart. 2. A client involved in a lawsuit may request that the chart be released to use as evidence. 3. Students may not use the charts for research or educational purposes. 4. The client must sign an authorization before the chart can be released to another professional. 5. Written report sheets between shifts are not considered confidential.
Which of the following disorders is the leading cause of upper GI hemorrhage?
a. Stress ulcers b. Peptic ulcers c. Nonspecific erosive gastritis d. Esophageal varices