The nurse notes multiple elevated masses with irregular transient borders that are superficial, raised, and erythematous in a client who complains of an "itching rash." Which question would be most important for the nurse to ask?
A) "Are you allergic to foods, medications, or other substances?"
B) "Does anyone else in your family have a rash like this?"
C) "Have you ever had a rash like this before?"
D) "What have you been doing to control the itching?"
A
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a. Environmental planning of water and sewer systems b. Mass community immunizations c. Passing laws requiring quarantine of infected persons d. Segregation of ships from harbors until the harbormaster checked the sailors
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A) Using a cool mist humidifier B) Encouraging the child to drink liquids C) Discarding the child's toothbrush D) Administering antibiotic therapy
The nurse assesses a client's wound to involve the epidermis and part of the dermis. The nurse would document this wound as being:
a. superficial. c. partial thickness. b. deep superficial. d. full thickness.