A 45-year-old male presents with a chronic blister-forming disease of the skin and oral mucous membranes. The nurse would recognize this condition as:
a. lupus erythematosus.
b. pemphigus.
c. psoriasis.
d. eczema.
ANS: B
Pemphigus is manifested by chronic blister formation. Lupus erythematosus is manifested by rash and arthritis, not blisters. Psoriasis is manifested by gray-white skin plaques. Eczema is not mani-fested by blisters.
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The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan is a type of prepaid group practice ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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