The nurse is caring for a child with psoriasis. What local manifestations does the nurse expect to assess in this child? (Select all that apply.)
a. Development of wheals
b. First lesions appear in the scalp
c. Round, thick, dry reddish patches
d. Lesions appear in intergluteal folds
e. Patches are covered with coarse, silvery scales
ANS: B, C, E
Local manifestations of psoriasis include lesions that appear in the scalp initially and round, thick dry patches covered with coarse, silvery scales. Development of wheals is seen in urticaria. Lesions in intergluteal folds are characteristic of intertrigo.
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