A patient is admitted to the burn unit with burns to the head, face, and hands.  Initially, wheezes are heard, but an hour later, the lung sounds are decreased and no wheezes are audible. What is the best action for the nurse to take?

Thick ridge of scar tissue.Flouresces under Wood’s light.Chronic bacterial infection in skinfolds, expecially axilla between toes.Smooth, elevated area that is pale or reddened.Benign wartlike lesions on truck, arms and scalp.Potassium released from damaged cells.Negative nitrogen balanceTinea pedisTinea crurisLoss of fluid from vascular space Keratosis Edema Hypermetabolism Wheal Jock itch  Hyperkalemia Keloid Athlete’s feet Erythrasma Fungal infection

The home health nurse gives instructions to a patient in avoiding recurrence of athlete’s foot, which includes: (Select all that apply)

Anewly admitted 86-year-old patient has scratch marks in the groin and axilla and on her limbs.  There are small, punctate red lesions that the patients say itch “like crazy.” Which is the most likely cause and the best nursing action?

A young adult patient who is in the rehabiliation phase 6 months after a severe face and neck burn tells the nurse, “I am sorry that I am still alive. My life will never be normal again.” Which response by the nurse is best?

The nurse working in the dermatology clinic assesses a young adult female patient who is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) to treat severe cystic acne. Which assessment finding is most indicative of an need for furthur questioning of the patient?

an 80-year-old resident prefers to lie in bed on her left side . The nurse will take extra care in assessing the left ________ for evidence of skin breakdown.

A patient with circumferential burns of both legs develops a decrease in dorsalis pedis strength and numbness in the toes.  Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse instructs a patient about application of corticosteroid cream to an area of contact dermatitis on the right leg. Which patient action indicates that furthur teaching is needed?

A dark-skinned patient has been admitted to the hospital with chronic renal failure. How would the nurse best assess the patient for cyanosis?