Exam 27: Tissue Integrity

A patient is to receive phototherapy for the treatment of psoriasis. What is the nursing priority for this patient?

A patient asks the nurse what the purpose of the Wood's light is. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

A nurse is conducting community education classes on skin cancer. One participant says to the nurse: "I read that most melanomas occur on the face and arms in fair-skinned women. Is this true?" The nurse's most helpful response would be which of the following?

A patient in the outpatient setting was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. What interventions will the plan of care focus primarily on?

To help decrease the threat of a melanoma in a blonde-haired, fair-skinned patient at risk, the nurse would advise the patient to do which of the following?

A nurse is educating a 21-year-old lifeguard about the risk of skin cancer and the need to wear sunscreen. Which statement by the patient indicates that the need for further teaching?

A patient was given a patch test to determine what allergen was responsible for their atopic dermatitis. The provider prescribes a steroid cream. What important instructions should the nurse give to the patient?

A patient has cellulitis on the right forearm. The nurse would anticipate orders to administer medications to eradicate which organism?

An older patient has developed age spots and is concerned about skin cancer. How would the nurse instruct the patient to perform skin checks to assess for signs of skin cancer?

The nurse is instructing the nursing assistant to prevent pressure ulcers in a frail older patient. Which action indicates the nursing assistant has understood the nurse's teaching?