A nurse assesses a client who has multiple areas of ecchymosis on both arms. Which question should the nurse ask first?
a. "Are you using lotion on your skin?"
b. "Do you have a family history of this?"
c. "Do your arms itch?"
d. "What medications are you taking?"
ANS: D
Certain drugs such as aspirin, warfarin, and corticosteroids can lead to easy or excessive bruising, which can result in ecchymosis. The other options would not provide information about bruising.
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