ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Assessment Exam Midterm Questions
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During the physical examination of the mouth, the nurse identifies vesicular eruptions along the client's lips and surrounding skin. Which problem should the nurse document?
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Answer: B - Herpes simplex
Rationale: Vesicular eruptions along the lips and surrounding skin are classic symptoms of herpes simplex virus infection. This viral infection commonly presents with painful blisters that can recur periodically. It is important for the nurse to accurately identify and document this condition for appropriate management.
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A: Angular cheilitis - This condition presents with redness, scaling, and cracking at the corners of the mouth, not vesicular eruptions.
C: Angioedema - Angioedema is characterized by swelling of deeper layers of the skin and mucous membranes, not vesicular eruptions.
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