A nurse assesses a client who has psoriasis. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Don gloves and an isolation gown.
b. Shake the client's hand and introduce self.
c. Assess for signs and symptoms of infections.
d. Ask the client if she might be pregnant.
ANS: B
Clients with psoriatic lesions are often self-conscious of their skin. The nurse should first provide direct contact and touch without gloves to establish a good report with the client. Psoriasis is not an infectious disease, nor is it contagious. The nurse would not need to wear gloves or an isolation gown. Obtaining a health history and assessing for an infection and pregnancy should be completed after establishing a report with the client.
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