A client shows the nurse an area of erythema, swelling, and lesions under her wedding ring. The nurse realizes this client is experiencing:
1. Irritant contact dermatitis.
2. Allergic contact dermatitis.
3. Eczema.
4. Psoriasis.
2. Allergic contact dermatitis.
Rationale:
Manifestations of allergic contact dermatitis include erythema, swelling, and pruritic lesions in the area of allergen contact, in this case under the client's wedding ring. Irritant contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that occurs from irritants such as chemicals, soaps, and detergents. Eczema and psoriasis are secondary skin lesions that cause the skin to shed.
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