The nurse assessing the client with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and sclerodactyly would anticipate finding what when examining the fingers?
1. Loss of pigmentation, or white patches
2. Hyperflexibility of the fingers
3. Excess collagen deposits in the skin layers
4. Lack of feeling in the first three fingers
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Rationale: Sclerodactyly is an excess of collagen deposits in the skin, resulting in thick, tight, shiny, and occasionally darkly pigmented skin. Facial skin loses elasticity, and bending and straightening the fingers can be difficult.
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The nurse tells the schizophrenic patient "it's time to go to bed." The patient responds with "it's time for bed, it's time for bed, it's time for bed." The patient's response is an example of ____________________
ANS:
A patient presents with withdrawal, poor concentration, fatigue, weakness, anorexia and aches. What conditions should the nurse consider as part of a differential diagnosis?
1. Anxiety and multiple sclerosis 2. Depression and congestive heart failure 3. Anxiety and diabetes 4. Depression and acute inflammatory illness
When surveyed, what is the primary reason given by men for entering nursing?
a. To make a difference b. High salaries c. Flexible schedules d. Opportunity for travel
The goals of treatment when prescribing antiretroviral medication to patients with HIV include:
1. Prevent vertical HIV transmission 2. Improve quality of life 3. Prolong survival 4. All of the above