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The school nurse is preparing to teach a health promotion
class to high school seniors. Which information regarding
self-care should be included when teaching?
A. Wear sunscreen with a protection factor of 10 or less when
in the sun
B. Try to stay out of the sun between 0300 and 0500 daily
C. Perform a thorough skin check monthly
D. Remember caps and long sleeves do not help prevent
skin cancer
Ans: C
The female client admitted for an unrelated dx asks the
nurse to check her back because "it itches all the time in that
one spot". When the nurse assesses the clients back, the
nurse notes an irregular-shaped lesion with some scabbed
over areas surrounding the lesion. Which action should the
nurse implement first?
A. Notify the HCP to check the lesion on rounds
B. Measure the lesion and note the color
C. Apply lotion to the lesion
D. Instruct the client to make sure the HCP checks the lesion
Ans: B
The nurse is caring for clients in an outpatient surgery clinic.
Which client should be assessed first?
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A. The client scheduled for a skin biopsy who is crying
B. The client who had surgery 3 hours ago and is sleeping
C. The client who needs to void prior to discharge
D. The client who has received discharge instructions and is
ready to go home
Ans: A
Which client is at greater risk for the development of skin
cancer?
A. The African American male who lives in the northeast
B. The elderly Hispanic female who moved from Mexico as a
child
C. The client who has a family history of basal cell carcinoma
D. The client with fair complexion who cannot get a tan
Ans: D
The middle-aged client has had 2 lesions diagnosed as basal
cell carcinoma removed. Which discharge instruction should
the nurse include?
A. Teach the client that there is no more risk for cancer
B. Refer the client to a prothesis specialist for prothesis
C. Instruct the client how to apply sunscreen to the area
D. Demonstrate care of the surgical site
Ans: D
The nurse is caring for a client dx with squamous cell skin
cancer and writes a psychosocial problem of "fear." Which
nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care?
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The school nurse is preparing to teach a health promotion
class to high school seniors. Which information regarding
self-care should be included when teaching?
A. Wear sunscreen with a protection factor of 10 or less when
in the sun
B. Try to stay out of the sun between 0300 and 0500 daily
C. Perform a thorough skin check monthly
D. Remember caps and long sleeves do not help prevent
skin cancer
Ans: C
The female client admitted for an unrelated dx asks the
nurse to check her back because "it itches all the time in that
one spot". When the nurse assesses the clients back, the
nurse notes an irregular-shaped lesion with some scabbed
over areas surrounding the lesion. Which action should the
nurse implement first?
A. Notify the HCP to check the lesion on rounds
B. Measure the lesion and note the color
C. Apply lotion to the lesion
D. Instruct the client to make sure the HCP checks the lesion
Ans: B
The nurse is caring for clients in an outpatient surgery clinic.
Which client should be assessed first?
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A. The client scheduled for a skin biopsy who is crying
B. The client who had surgery 3 hours ago and is sleeping
C. The client who needs to void prior to discharge
D. The client who has received discharge instructions and is
ready to go home
Ans: A
Which client is at greater risk for the development of skin
cancer?
A. The African American male who lives in the northeast
B. The elderly Hispanic female who moved from Mexico as a
child
C. The client who has a family history of basal cell carcinoma
D. The client with fair complexion who cannot get a tan
Ans: D
The middle-aged client has had 2 lesions diagnosed as basal
cell carcinoma removed. Which discharge instruction should
the nurse include?
A. Teach the client that there is no more risk for cancer
B. Refer the client to a prothesis specialist for prothesis
C. Instruct the client how to apply sunscreen to the area
D. Demonstrate care of the surgical site
Ans: D
The nurse is caring for a client dx with squamous cell skin
cancer and writes a psychosocial problem of "fear." Which
nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care?
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