A patient has a thermal burn to the left lower extremity that is dark pink, swollen, skin is intact, and no blistering is noted. What should the nurse respond when asked about the severity of the injury?

Which classifications of burns are used to calculate the total body surface area (TBSA)? Select all that apply.

A patient with severe pain and immobility of the right hip is diagnosed with chondrosarcoma after a needle biopsy was performed. Which cells are responsible for this type of tumor growth?

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?