36 YEAR OLD PATIENT REASON FOR ENCOUNTER
ITCHY RASH I HUMAN CASE WEEK #4 (CLASS
6512) LATEST CASE INCLUDING ALL Analysis
Including HPI, Physical Exam, Differential
Diagnosis, and Management Plan WALDEN
UNIVERSITY
what is contact dermatitis? - ANSWERS--inflammatory reaction of the skin. it is caused
when the skin comes into contact with chemicals or other irritants
diaper- may be caused by detegents, soaps, and/or other chemicals.
seborrheic- unknown etiology, but is most common in infancy and then again in puberty
assessment findings of diaper dermatitis - ANSWERS--bright red rash that extends
gradually
fiery red and scaly areas on scrotum and penis
red or scaly areas on the labia
pimples, blisters, ulcers, large pus filled sores
smaller red patches that blend together
nursing care for diaper dermatitis - ANSWERS--remove wet diaper, cleanse the perineal
area of feces with warm water and soap
wash skin folds, use super absorbable diapers
use cornstarch to reduce friction between diapers and skin
infants with AD - ANSWERS--generalized distribution of lesions on cheeks, scalp, trunk,
hands and feet as well as extensor surfaces
ITCHY RASH I HUMAN CASE WEEK #4 (CLASS
6512) LATEST CASE INCLUDING ALL Analysis
Including HPI, Physical Exam, Differential
Diagnosis, and Management Plan WALDEN
UNIVERSITY
what is contact dermatitis? - ANSWERS--inflammatory reaction of the skin. it is caused
when the skin comes into contact with chemicals or other irritants
diaper- may be caused by detegents, soaps, and/or other chemicals.
seborrheic- unknown etiology, but is most common in infancy and then again in puberty
assessment findings of diaper dermatitis - ANSWERS--bright red rash that extends
gradually
fiery red and scaly areas on scrotum and penis
red or scaly areas on the labia
pimples, blisters, ulcers, large pus filled sores
smaller red patches that blend together
nursing care for diaper dermatitis - ANSWERS--remove wet diaper, cleanse the perineal
area of feces with warm water and soap
wash skin folds, use super absorbable diapers
use cornstarch to reduce friction between diapers and skin
infants with AD - ANSWERS--generalized distribution of lesions on cheeks, scalp, trunk,
hands and feet as well as extensor surfaces
