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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with shingles who complains of constant pain along the sciatic nerve. What intervention best helps to provide pain relief?

A. Distract the patient with conversation.

B. Massage the area of pain.

C. Move the affected leg through range of motion (ROM).

D. Change the patient's position frequently.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Distract the patient with conversation.

Question 2 of 5

What is the most effective way for a nurse to help a patient with contact dermatitis decrease pruritus?

A. Cool, wet cloths or dressings can be used to reduce itching.

B. Add oil to bath water to moisturize the skin.

C. Rub the skin dry with a towel after bathing.

D. Use a high-potency corticosteroid cream twice daily.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cool, wet cloths or dressings can be used to reduce itching.

Question 3 of 5

An adolescent is experiencing severe acne and has recently been diagnosed with prediabetes. Which medication does the nurse educate the adolescent about?

A. clindamycin (Cleocin)

B. metformin (Fortamet)

C. tetracycline (Sumycin)

D. trenitoin (Retin A)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: metformin (Fortamet)

Question 4 of 5

A nurse assesses an older client who is scratching and rubbing white ridges on the skin between the fingers and on the wrists. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Place the client in a single room.

B. Administer an antihistamine.

C. Assess the client's airway.

D. Apply gloves to minimize friction.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Place the client in a single room.

Question 5 of 5

A patient in the dermatology clinic is scheduled for removal of a 10-mm, multicolored, irregular mole from the upper back. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about a(an)

A. shave biopsy.

B. punch biopsy.

C. incisional biopsy.

D. excisional biopsy.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: incisional biopsy.

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