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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 60 : Assessment of Integumentary Function Questions
Question 1 of 5
An 80-year-old patient is brought to the clinic by her son. The son asks the nurse why his mother has gotten so many spots on her skin. What would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Uneven pigmentation, such as age spots, is a common age-related skin change. Naming the spots or discussing skin breakdown does not directly address the cause, and nutritional deficits are not typically responsible.
Question 2 of 5
An older adult patient is diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency. What would be an appropriate recommendation by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sun exposure twice weekly promotes vitamin D synthesis in the skin. Leafy greens, multivitamins, and red meat may not adequately address a specific vitamin D deficiency.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an initial assessment of a patient who has a raised, pruritic rash. The patient denies taking any prescription medication and denies any allergies. What would be an appropriate question to ask this patient at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking about over-the-counter drugs or herbal preparations can identify potential causes of a rash. Family allergy history, occupation, or mislabeling the rash as an abrasion are less immediately relevant.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting a health interview and is assessing for integumentary conditions that are known to have a genetic component. What assessment question is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eczema and psoriasis have a known genetic component, making this the most relevant question. Melanoma, vitiligo, port-wine stains, and keloid scarring have less consistent genetic links.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is triaging a 5-year-old who has been brought to the ED by her parents for an outbreak of urticaria. What would be the most appropriate question to ask this patient and her family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Food allergies are a common cause of urticaria in children. Bathing, visiting friends, or soil exposure are less likely to be relevant triggers.