NR 443 CHAPTER 52: SKIN DISORDERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS

NR 443 CHAPTER 52: SKIN DISORDERS Chapter 52: Skin Disorders Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Displaying her hands, a patient asks, “Do you think my liver is OK? Look at all these liver spots!” What is the most appropriate nursing response? a. “The spots could mean something is wrong; I will make a note of it.” b. “The spots are normal aging changes and have nothing to do with your liver.” c. “Have you recently been exposed to hepatitis?” d. “Don’t worry about them. They will fade during the winter.” A confused patient has been restrained because of combativeness and hyperactivity. What skin assessment may occur as a result of the restraints? a. Lentigines b. Senile purpura c. Senile angiomas d. Seborrheic keratoses What should a nurse ask about when taking the functional assessment of a patient with a skin disorder? a. A sore that is slow to heal b. Unusual hair growth c. Previous skin disorders d. Exposure to chemicals or irritants