A client has psoriasis. Prior to beginning education, the nurse assesses the client. Which statement indicates the client has a correct knowledge base about his illness?
1. "I wish there were some way besides medications to treat my psoriasis."
2. "Treatment can help lessen the discomfort of my psoriasis."
3. "Systemic medications are the only medications that are effective."
4. "No medications are effective for treating my disorder."
2
Rationale 1: Ultraviolet light is also effective as an alternative to medication.
Rationale 2: There are some medications that are effective in treating psoriasis.
Rationale 3: Topical medications are also effective for treating psoriasis.
Rationale 4: At this time, treatment can help lessen the discomfort of psoriasis.
Global Rationale: There are some medications that are effective in treating psoriasis. Ultraviolet light is also effective as an alternative to medication. Topical medications are also effective for treating psoriasis. At this time, treatment can help lessen the discomfort of psoriasis.
You might also like to view...
6/4 ? 1/2 = _____
a. 1 b. 5/2 c. 1 1/2 d. 3/4
A client is coming to the office to have a growth removed by the doctor. The client asks "What does cryosurgery do to the growth?" What is the correct response?
A) Removes the entire growth B) Through the application of extreme cold, the tissue is destroyed. C) Freezes the growth, so the physician can remove it at the next appointment D) Lasers the growth off
A child will receive 750 mg of an antibiotic for 10 days. The child attends day care. The drug may be dosed in several ways and is available in two concentrations. Which dosing regimen will the nurse discuss with the child's provider?
a. 250 mg/5 mL–375 mg PO twice daily b. 250 mg/5 mL–250 mg PO three times daily c. 500 mg/5 mL–250 mg PO three times daily d. 500 mg/5 mL–375 mg PO twice daily
A client with malabsorption syndrome is having an exacerbation. What alteration would be recommended to the diet to decrease the stimulation to the bowel?
A) High-fiber diet C) Low-fiber diet B) High-protein diet D) Low-protein diet