A nurse is teaching a patient with contact dermatitis of the arms and legs about ways to decrease pruritus. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan (select all that apply)?
a. Cool, wet cloths or dressings can be used to reduce itching.
b. Take cool or tepid baths several times daily to decrease itching.
c. Add oil to your bath water to aid in moisturizing the affected skin.
d. Rub yourself dry with a towel after bathing to prevent skin maceration.
e. Use of an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine can reduce scratching.
Question 2The nurse working in the dermatology clinic assesses a young adult female patient who is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) to treat severe cystic acne. Which assessment finding is most indicative of a need for further questioning of the patient?
a. The patient recently had an intrauterine device removed.
b. The patient already has some acne scarring on her forehead.
c. The patient has also used topical antibiotics to treat the acne.
d. The patient has a strong family history of rheumatoid arthritis.
Question 3There is one opening in the schedule at the dermatology clinic, and 4 patients are seeking appointments today. Which patient will the nurse schedule for the available opening?
a. 38-year old with a 7-mm nevus on the face that has recently become darker
b. 62-year-old with multiple small, soft, pedunculated papules in both axillary areas
c. 42-year-old with complaints of itching after using topical fluorouracil on the nose
d. 50-year-old with concerns about skin redness after having a chemical peel 3 days ago
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