A client seen in the clinic is being evaluated for a scabies infection. To confirm the diagnosis, the nurse informs the client he will need to have which of the following tests performed?
A)
Tzank test
B)
patch test
C)
skin scraping
D)
Wood's light examination
C
Explanation:
A)
Tissue samples are scraped from the lesion and examined for the presence of the mite. The Tzanck test identifies herpes infections. Patch tests are done to diagnose allergies. The Wood's light exam distinguishes hyperpigmented from hypopigmented lesions.
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B)
Tissue samples are scraped from the lesion and examined for the presence of the mite. The Tzanck test identifies herpes infections. Patch tests are done to diagnose allergies. The Wood's light exam distinguishes hyperpigmented from hypopigmented lesions.
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C)
Tissue samples are scraped from the lesion and examined for the presence of the mite. The Tzanck test identifies herpes infections. Patch tests are done to diagnose allergies. The Wood's light exam distinguishes hyperpigmented from hypopigmented lesions.
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Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)
Tissue samples are scraped from the lesion and examined for the presence of the mite. The Tzanck test identifies herpes infections. Patch tests are done to diagnose allergies. The Wood's light exam distinguishes hyperpigmented from hypopigmented lesions.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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