ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 9 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client has a patch test performed with the following results. Which of the following is the best response the nurse will offer the client regarding the observations from the test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The presence of erythema indicates an allergic reaction to the allergen, showing inflammation and irritation due to an immune response (
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C). The test assesses contact dermatitis, not sun protection factor, which relates to sunscreen efficacy (
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A). The test is not inconclusive, as it shows positive reactions for some allergens and negative for others (
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B). Non-red areas indicate no reaction to the allergen, not low skin cancer risk, which is unrelated to patch testing (
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D).
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