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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Caring for Clients With Skin, Hair, and Nail Disorders

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Question 1 of 5

A client with scabies has been prescribed a scabicide. What should the nurse tell the client to do before beginning treatment?

A. Wear clean clothing.

B. Avoid contact with others who have scabies.

C. Expect itching to continue for 2 to 3 weeks after the treatment.

D. Have a thorough bath.

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Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a furuncle. What advice should the nurse give the client to prevent the spread of the infection?

A. Keep hair short, clean, and away from the face and forehead.

B. Never pick or squeeze a furuncle.

C. Avoid the use of cosmetics.

D. Use tepid bath water.

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Question 3 of 5

What is the cause of shingles?

A. Parasitic fungi

B. Itch mite

C. Reactivated virus

D. Hormonal change

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Question 4 of 5

A client receives treatment for a dermatophyte infection of the toenail. How would the nurse document this condition in the chart?

A. Pediculosis

B. Tinea pedis

C. Onychomycosis

D. Onychocryptosis

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Question 5 of 5

A client has been diagnosed with melanoma. What treatment option can the nurse expect will be used?

A. Cryosurgery

B. Radical excision

C. Radiation therapy

D. Laser surgery

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