Mr. Shea is a 51-year-old patient who presents with complaints of a skin lesion. On examination, you note a linear skin lesion that runs along a nerve route. Which of the following terms best describes this lesion?
A. Zosteriform
B. Annular
C. Dermatome
D. Shingles
Answer: A. Zosteriform
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The nurse caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is discussing discharge planning with the family. The client has been showing signs of increasing agitation in the evenings
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Ordered: A diuretic, furosemide 15 mg IV initial dose, for a child with edema The child's weight is 14 kg
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While giving a history, the patient reports having herpes genitalis. Based on this information, which finding does the nurse anticipate during the assessment?
a. Small vesicles on the genitalia b. Single, firm, painless, open sore c. Pain when palpating the cervix d. Malodorous greenish-yellow vaginal discharge