A young adult patient has come into a dermatology clinic and reports having had a single 1-in lesion that was scaly with a raised border and a pink center on the chest. Now, a little more than a week later, there are smaller matching spots of the rash on both sides of the chest. The nurse observes pink, oval-shaped spots that are 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in across. What condition does the nurse suspect the health care provider will diagnose?

The school nurse recognizes the signs of scabies when a child displays which symptom?

The older patient informs the nurse that food has no taste and therefore the patient has no appetite. What is this most likely caused by?

Which patient instruction will the nurse reinforce relative to the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia. This problem is most likely related to:

The nurse is assisting an older adult patient out of bed when suddenly the patient begins to fall. What is the likely cause of the fall?

Which patient statement indicates that more teaching is needed regarding antibiotic therapy for the treatment of cellulitis?

A nine-year-old patient is being evaluated for a skin rash. The preliminary diagnosis is impetigo contagiosa. The nurse assists with planning care with which fact about impetigo contagiosa in mind?

A perceived threat to self causes what emotion?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated with antipsychotic medications. As part of the plan of care, the nurse monitors the patient for dyskinesia. What would the nurse assess with dyskinesia?

A nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just received an electrical burn. Which is the nurse's primary concern?