The nurse is advising a young college student who wants a tan before spring break. Which method is safest for the student to use?
a. Take advantage of morning sun while using sunscreen with an SPF of 30.
b. Use a spray-on tanning solution.
c. Use a sun lamp for a maximum of 20 minutes a day.
d. Use a tanning salon for no more than 10 minutes per visit.
B
Spray-on tanning solution is the safest. All other options increase ultraviolet exposure, even with the use of sunscreen.
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1. Call for additional help. 2. Maintain the client's airway. 3. Guide the client to the floor. 4. Clear away hazardous objects.
The nurse is caring for a child admitted with a severe burn. Which nursing intervention will the nurse most likely perform in the first one to two days following the child's injury?
A) Encourage oral fluids B) Monitor nasogastric suctioning C) Instruct the family on long-term care D) Offer age-appropriate activities
The school nurse recognizes the presence of macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, and scabs on the child as a particular sign of:
a. Measles (rubeola) b. Chickenpox (varicella) c. Roseola (exanthema subitum) d. Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum)
Seborrheic dermatitis differs from contact dermatitis because:
1. Seborrheic dermatitis is caused by fungus. 2. Seborrheic dermatitis is caused by latex. 3. The general appearance of seborrheic dermatitis is greasy with scales. 4. The general appearance of seborrheic dermatitis is raised bumps with white centers.