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NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who has two skin lesions on his chest. Each lesion is the size of a nickel, flat, and darker in color than the client's skin. How should the nurse document these lesions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Patches are larger flat areas of the skin. The information provided does not indicate a mole or the presence of erythema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has facial burns. The client asks, 'Will I ever look the same?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should provide accurate information that cosmetic surgery can help but not restore the exact preburn appearance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse plans care for a client with burn injuries. Which intervention should the nurse include to ensure adequate nutrition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Collaboration with a dietitian ensures a tailored high-calorie, high-protein diet.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has the following risk factors for melanoma. Which risk factor should the nurse assign as the priority focus of patient teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because the only risk factor that the patient can change is the use of a tanning booth, the nurse should focus teaching about melanoma prevention on this factor. The other factors also will contribute to increased risk for melanoma.
Question 5 of 5
The client comes into the emergency room in severe pain and reports that a pot of boiling hot water accidentally spilled on his lower legs. The assessment reveals blistered, mottled red skin, and both feet are edematous. Which depth of burn should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep partial-thickness burns involve blisters, mottled red skin, and edema, affecting both the epidermis and deeper dermis, which matches the description.