A nurse is assisting with the development of an education pr…

A nurse is assisting with the development of an education program about skin cancer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the presentation? a. “Individuals who have light skin are at greater risk for developing skin cancer.”b. “Tanning bed use should be limited to once per week.”c. “Basal cell carcinoma has a high rate of metastasis.”d. “A family history of squamous cell carcinoma is a risk factor for developing skin cancer.”

Your state is looking to develop ways to encourage healthy b…

Your state is looking to develop ways to encourage healthy behaviors and preventive medicine activities. The state Department of Health and a private gym/spa that has many branches facilities around  the state have formally agreed to coordinate services and resources to deliver specially designed preventive health services. This is an example of a _____.

The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of risk for infecti…

The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection related to skin lesions for a client with allergic dermatitis. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding regarding prevention of infection? a. “I will avoid scratching the inflamed area.”b. “I will use sterile dressings when applying wet compresses to the inflamed area.”c. “I should take my temperature daily to detect onset of infection.”d. “I will stay away from public places to avoid infection.”

The nurse is preparing to administer generic hydrocortisone,…

The nurse is preparing to administer generic hydrocortisone, neomycin and polymyxin B otic,  (Corticosporin otic) drops to a 64-year-old client with an infection of the external auditory canal.  Which steps should the nurse take to administer this medication?  a.      Touch the dropper to ear canal to instill and clean with alcohol after use.b.      Warm the drops to body temperature prior to instillation.c.      Gently pull the pinna down and back to instill drops into the external ear canal.     d.      Lie the client on the affected side