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The nurse is teaching a 24-year-old female with severe cystic acne who is prescribed a systemic retinoic acid drug. Which question is priority?
- A. Are you sexually active?
- B. Are you allergic to vitamin A?
- C. Is your skin dry or sensitive?
- D. Can you take the drug as scheduled?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A systemic retinoic acid drug is teratogenic. A sexually active female must be instructed to practice birth control while taking this class of drugs, to avoid pregnancy. Allergy, skin sensitivity, and adherence are important but not the priority.
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When examining the client's skin, which finding would the nurse expect to observe?
- A. Weeping skin lesions on the trunk of the body.
- B. Red skin patches covered with silvery scales.
- C. A red rash containing raised pustules.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psoriasis presents with red patches and silvery scales.
Which statement made by the client to the nurse best indicates an understanding of when cataract surgery is needed?
- A. I'll need surgery when my loss of vision really interferes with my activities.
- B. I'll need surgery when I can't control the pain anymore with eyedrops.
- C. I'll need surgery when I start to feel self-conscious about my appearance.
- D. I'll need surgery when my cataracts are at their maximum density.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgery is indicated when vision loss significantly impacts daily activities.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with squamous cell skin cancer and writes a psychosocial problem of 'fear.' Which nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care?
- A. Explain to the client that the fears are unfounded.
- B. Encourage the client to verbalize the feeling of being afraid.
- C. Have the HCP discuss the client’s fear with the client.
- D. Instruct the client regarding all planned procedures.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verbalizing fear helps address anxiety and promotes coping. Dismissing fears, deferring to HCP, or procedure instruction are less therapeutic.
During the initial assessment, the nurse can assist the physician in determining the etiology of the client's problem by assessing if there is a history of which condition?
- A. Recent nasal injury
- B. Respiratory allergies
- C. Previous nasal surgery
- D. A past tonsillectomy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory allergies are a common cause of nasal polyps.
The nurse is teaching a class on how to prevent Lyme disease. Which intervention should be included in the discussion?
- A. Instruct the clients to wear dark clothes when hunting.
- B. Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 when outside.
- C. Avoid dense undergrowth when in a wooded area.
- D. Do not use any type of insect repellant when deer hunting.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding dense undergrowth reduces tick exposure, preventing Lyme disease. Dark clothes attract ticks, sunscreen is irrelevant, and insect repellent is recommended.