Exam 3: Care of the Patient With an Integumentary Disorder

A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of her body surface area. The greatest fluid loss resulting from her burns will usually occur

Most of the deaths from burn trauma in the emergent phase that require a referral to a burn center result from

MATCHING Match the pathophysiological stage of burns with the greatest concern. -Stage 2

A patient is a 32-year-old woman whose mother recently died from malignant melanoma. She asks the nurse about what she can do to prevent the development of malignant melanoma in herself and her children. The best response by the nurse includes which information regarding risk factors for melanoma?

The nurse is caring for a 26-year-old patient who was burned 72 hours ago. He has partial-thickness burns to 24% of his body surface area. He begins to excrete large amounts of urine. The nurse should

In addition to medication management of systemic lupus erythematosus, which supportive therapy would help control the disease?

Nursing interventions and patient teaching for the treatment of head lice and scabies include: (Select all that apply.)

A child has been sent home from school with pruritus and honey-colored crusts on his lower lip and chin. A probable diagnosis would be

A patient has an erythematous patch of vesicles on her scalp, and she complains of pain and pruritus. A diagnosis of tinea capitis is made. The causative organism is

MATCHING Match the pathophysiological stage of burns with the greatest concern. -Stage 3

A patient has generalized macular-papular skin eruptions and complains of severe pruritus from contact dermatitis. When the nurse administers his therapeutic bath, it is important to remember that

A 30-year-old African American had surgery 6 months ago. Her incisional site is now raised, indurated, and shiny. This tissue growth is most likely a(n)

A common diagnostic criterion for identifying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse has initiated measures to promote suppuration of a carbuncle. Which assessment would indicate that these measures have been successful?

A patient, age 20, is admitted with severe eczema. In planning the care for her, the nurse should plan to

During primary survey assessment of a burn patient, the nurse checks for early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, which include: (Select all that apply.)

A patient, age 46, reports to his physician's office with urticaria and papules on his hands and arms. He says, "It itches so badly." In assessing the patient, the nurse should gather data regarding recent

A patient has acne vulgaris. When the nurse explains this condition, it is most important to

A patient, age 63, has cancer of the left breast. After a modified radical mastectomy, she has been receiving chemotherapy. Her grandson, who visited a few days ago, now has varicella (chickenpox). The nurse should observe her carefully for signs of

A patient, age 27, sustained thermal burns to 18% of her body surface area. After the first 72 hours, the nurse will have to observe for the most common cause of burn-related deaths, which is