A client is diagnosed with tinea versicolor. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this client regarding the care for this skin condition?
1. Do nothing since there is no treatment.
2. Utilize shampoo with selenium.
3. Utilize an oral antifungal preparation as prescribed.
4. Apply warm compresses to the affected areas.
Question 2A client periodically experiences pseudofolliculitis barbae. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this client?
1. Avoid close shaving.
2. Avoid washing the hair prior to shaving.
3. Apply a topical antibiotic.
4. Contact the physician since the client needs a prescription for an oral antibiotic.
Question 3A middle-aged construction worker has a raised lesion with a pearly border on his arm that bleeds easily. The nurse realizes that this client most likely is experiencing a(n):
1. actinic keratosis.
2. basal cell carcinoma.
3. malignant melanoma.
4. melanoma in situ.
Question 4A client is demonstrating patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales on the elbows and knees. The nurse suspects that this client is experiencing:
1. psoriasis.
2. rosacea.
3. scabies.
4. stasis dermatitis.
Question 5A client is diagnosed with genital herpes simplex virus. The nurse know that symptoms of the primary infection occur:
1. 1 to 4 days after exposure.
2. 3 to 7 days after exposure.
3. 5 to 9 days after exposure.
4. 7 to 11 days after exposure.
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