NUR 203 Exam 1 Study Guide Questions with Complete Solutions

What are some subjective data questions to ask for hair, skin, nails? Correct Answer-1. Past history of skin disease (allergies, hives, psoriasis, eczema) 2. Change in Pigmentation 3. Change in mole (size or color) 4. Excessive dryness or moisture 5. pruritus 6. Excessive bruising 7. Rash or lesion 8. Medication (any that cause allergic skin response, increased sunlight sensitivity) 9. Hair loss 10. Change in nails 11. Environmental or occupational hazards (sun exposure, indoor tanning, toxic chemicals, insect bites) 12. Patient-centered care (daily hygiene; use of soaps, cosmetics or chemicals;p What are you looking for when inspecting color of the skin? Correct Answer-general pigmentation, freckles, moles (nevi), birthmarks widespread color change - note color change over entire body skin such as pallor (white), erythema (red), cyanosis (