Exam 13: Skin, Hair, Nails

The nurse is completing a focused interview to assess the skin, hair, and nails of a pregnant client. Which question would be most important for the nurse to include in the interview?

The nurse is caring for a client with dark skin and needs to assess the skin for jaundice. Which action would be appropriate for the nurse in this situation?

During the assessment of an older adult client's skin, the nurse notes small areas of hyperpigmentation on the dorsal aspect of the client's hands. The client states, "I've been getting more of these big freckles as I get older." Which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?

The nurse is preparing an educational program regarding the objectives listed in Healthy People 2020. Which statements in the presentation support these objectives?

The nurse completes a skin assessment for a client and is preparing to document the appearance of herpetic lesions found over a client's nose and mouth region. Which terms can the nurse use when documenting the skin assessment for this client in the medical record?

The nurse is inspecting the fingernails of a client who is diagnosed with polycythemia. Which assessment data would be expected for this client?

The nurse is planning to assess the integumentary status for an African American client. Which client statement supports the nurse's documentation that the client is experiencing pallor?

The pediatric nurse conducts a follow-up phone call for a mother who was discharged with her newborn several days ago. The mother tells the nurse that she thinks her newborn is jaundice. Which question by the nurse will help to support this mother's statement?

The nurse is caring for a client complaining of a painful, hot area located on the client's leg. Erythema and edema are present in the localized area. Which action should the nurse perform next?