A 65-year-old patient is diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. The woman asks the nurse what this really means. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Lichen sclerosus is a special kind of vaginal infection. It is easily treated."
B) "Lichen sclerosus is a stage I lesion that needs immediate resection."
C) "Lichen sclerosus is a benign condition that is easily treated."
D) "Lichen sclerosus is a precancerous condition that needs immediate treatment."
Ans: C
Feedback: Benign dystrophies include lichen planus, simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosus, squamous cell hyperplasia, vulvar vestibulitis, and other dermatoses.
You might also like to view...
The American Nurses Association (ANA) recommends four tactics to fight sexual harassment including all of the following except:
A. Reporting the incident to your supervisor. B. Ignoring the situation and hoping it goes away. C. Documenting the incident to keep the facts fresh in your mind. D. Seeking support from your friends, relatives, and state associations.
Basilar skull fractures are more serious than simple skull fractures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse who witnesses the client's signature on an informed consent form is confirming which of the following?
a. The client understands what is to be done. b. The physician explained the procedure. c. The client understands the cost of the procedure. d. The person who signed the form is the client, and the client is competent, alert, and aware.
The best method of verifying a diagnosis of gout in a joint is which of the following
A. Radiographic examination of the joint with two views B. Ultrasound C. Palpation D. Joint aspiration and polarized-light microscopy