A female patient comes to the clinic with an itchy, reddened area on both hands. What nursing assessment is indicated?
1. Ask the patient if she has changed soap or perfume.
2. Ask the patient if she might be pregnant.
3. Auscultate the patient's lungs for rhonchi or wheezes.
4. Assess the patient's hand grasp strength.
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Rationale 1: This patient's description fits that of contact dermatitis. This is caused by a hypersensitivity response or chemical irritation. The major sources are dyes, perfumes, poison plants, chemicals, and metals. A focused assessment is indicated.
Rationale 2: This rash is not likely to be associated with pregnancy.
Rationale 3: There is no indication that this condition is associated with rhonchi or wheezes.
Rationale 4: There is no indication that this rash is related to a change in musculoskeletal strength.
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