Which supplements are commonly prescribed for the treatment of osteomalacia? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient with a musculoskeletal disorder. For which reason does the nurse suspect the patient’s alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is being assessed?

A patient asks what caused an elevated, darkened area of excess scar tissue to develop. In which way should the nurse respond?

A patient with a basal cell carcinoma of the nose is scheduled for curettage and electrodesiccation to remove the lesion. Which criteria were used to select this procedure? (Select all that apply.)

Increased osteoclast activity is associated with bone density.

A patient is shedding flakes of greasy, keratinized skin tissue from their scalp. What should the nurse suspect as the reason for this skin lesion?

An elderly patient is concerned about a 1 cm bluish mark on her lower lip. Per the patient, she thought it was a bruise initially; however, it has not disappeared in over 4 months. The lesion is soft and blanches with pressure. What should the nurse realize this patient is describing? 

While performing a skin assessment for a patient newly admitted to the medical-surgical unit, the nurse notices a wound on the patient’s sacral area. The skin is not intact, the wound bed is mostly red; however, some yellow subcutaneous fat is visible. No muscle, bone, or tendons noted. What is the appropriate staging for this pressure injury?

A patient with herpes zoster has pruritus and reports difficulty resting at night. Which intervention will best help the patient?

A patient is diagnosed with albinism. What finding should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?