A child has been admitted for treatment of Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
The nurse assuming care for this patient would expect which assessment findings? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Blue-tinged target lesions
2. Positive Nikolsky's sign
3. Lesions on the face, neck, and extremities
4. Initial involvement of less than 20% of total body surface area
5. Involvement of at least two mucous membranes
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: The target lesions of SJS have bright pink or red coloration.
Rationale 2: Nikolsky's sign is epidermal detachment with light lateral pressure and is a finding associated with SJS.
Rationale 3: The lesions associated with SJS are initially focused on the face, neck, and extremities.
Rationale 4: SJS commonly involves less than 20% of total body surface area when first diagnosed.
Rationale 5: SJS affects both skin and mucous membranes.
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