CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH AN INTEGCARE OF THE PATIENT WITH AN INTEGUMENTARY DISORDER, ASSINGMENT {CHAPTER 3} UMENTARY DISORDER, ASSINGMENT {CHAPTER 3} QUESTION AND ANSWERS SIMPLIFIED REVISION 1. A patient has generalized macular-papular skin eruptio

CARE OF THE PATIENT WITH AN INTEGUMENTARY DISORDER, ASSINGMENT {CHAPTER 3} QUESTION AND ANSWERS SIMPLIFIED REVISION 1. A patient has generalized macular-papular skin eruptions and complains of severe pruritus from contact dermatitis. When the nurse administers his therapeutic bath, it is important to remember that CORRECT ANSWER Using Burow's solution helps promote healing. A patient, age 63, has cancer of the left breast. After a modified radical mastectomy, she has been receiving chemotherapy. Her grandson, who visited a few days ago, now has varicella CORRECT ANSWER (chickenpox). The nurse should observe her carefully for signs of Herpes zoster. Brainpower Read More 3. A patient has herpes zoster (shingles). A local antiviral agent, which is useful in delaying the progression of herpetic diseases, was prescribed. This medication is CORRECT ANSWER Acyclovir (Zovirax). 4. A child has been sent home from school with pruritus and honey-colored crusts on his lower lip and chin. A probable diagnosis would be CORRECT ANSWER Impetigo is seen at all ages, but is particularly common in children. The crust is honey-colored and easily removed. 5. A patient has an erythematous patch of vesicles on her scalp, and she complains of pain and pruritus. A diagnosis of tinea capitis is made. The causative organism is CORRECT ANSWER Fungus 6. A patient, age 46, reports to his physician's office with urticaria and papules on his hands and arms. He says, "It itches so badly." In assessing the patient, the nurse should gather data regarding recent CORRECT ANSWER Changes in medication. 7. A patient has been receiving penicillin, acetaminophen with codeine, and hydrochlorothiazide for 4 days. He now has a urinary tract infection. A sulfonamide has been prescribed to be taken