The nurse is concerned that a patient is at risk for the development of skin cancer when what was assessed? (Select all that apply.)
A) Age 55 years
B) Light-colored hair
C) Actinic keratosis on face
D) Poor skin turgor
E) Yellow palms of the hands
A, B, C
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The nurse is assessing a patient's headache pain. Which questions reflect one or more of the critical characteristics of symptoms that should be assessed? Select all that apply
a. "Where is the headache pain?" b. "Did you have these headaches as a child?" c. "On a scale of 1 to 10, how bad is the pain?" d. "How often do the headaches occur?" e. "What makes the headaches feel better?" f. "Do you have any family history of headaches?"
The nurse is instructing a client about management of discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). Which statement indicates that the client requires additional teaching?
a. "I will be sure to apply sunscreen when-ever I am outside." b. "I will apply small amounts of the steroid cream to my face twice a day." c. "I will take Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine sulfate) with breakfast each morning." d. "Steroids weaken the immune system, so I will wash my hands frequently."
An emergency department nurse is caring for a patient with severe burns. After ensuring patent airway, adequate breathing, and initiating IV fluids replacement therapy, the nurse's next action should focus on
1. nutritional support. 2. wounds care. 3. pain management. 4. psychological support.
The physician orders enoxaparin (Lovenox) for the postoperative patient. What is the best administration technique by the nurse?
1. Administer the medication in the upper arm, subcutaneously. 2. Administer the medication in the abdomen, subcutaneously. 3. Administer the medication via slow intravenous (IV) push in the patient's Intravenous (IV) line. 4. Ask the patient where she would like the injection, and administer it subcutaneously.