A 70-year-old white male comes to the clinic with a slightly raised, scaly, pink, and irregular lesion on his scalp. He is a farmer and works outside all day. You suspect actinic keratosis, but cannot rule out other lesions
What recommendation would you give him?
A. Ignore the lesion, as it is associated with aging.
B. Instruct him to use a nonprescription hydrocortisone cream to dry up the lesion.
C. Perform a biopsy or refer to a dermatologist.
D. Advise him to use a dandruff shampoo and return in one month if the lesion has not gone away.
C
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1. Reposition the child every two hours. 2. Monitor BP every 30 minutes. 3. Encourage fluids. 4. Limit visitors.
The husband of a woman with early-onset Alzheimer disease asks the nurse about using a family health history website to create a pedigree. Which information should the nurse consider when formulating a reply?
1. Research has shown such websites to be a valuable tool for all ages. 2. Such websites are expensive and difficult to use. 3. Research has shown health promotion benefits in pediatric clients. 4. The biggest benefit of using this tool is the time saving for the nurse who will not have to ask family history questions.
From this description, which of the following is not a risk factor for melanoma in this patient?
A 35-year-old archaeologist comes to your office (located in Phoenix, Arizona) for a regular skin check-up. She has just returned from her annual dig site in Greece. She has fair skin and reddish-blonde hair. She has a family history of melanoma. She has many freckles scattered across her skin. A) Age B) Hair color C) Actinic lentigines D) Heavy sun exposure
According to a research study by Hayes & Tyler-Ball, nursing caring behaviors were identified as
a. a distancing relationship. d. patient dignity. b. emotional/spiritual well-being. e. a trusting relationship. c. dependence on another. f. self-control.