Health assessment case 1: Josephine morrow
Exam Questions With Correct Answers.
Which of the following would the nurse examine as part of an assessment of a patient's nails? (select all
that apply) - answer✔capillary refill
clubbing
hygiene
texture
the nurse is preparing to complete a skin, hair, and nail examination. what equipment should the nurse
gather before beginning the assessment? (select all that apply) - answer✔ruler or tape measure
magnifying glass
examination gown or drape
penlight
the nurse is providing patient teaching about prevention of pressure injuries. which statement by the
patient would indicate that the teaching was successful? - answer✔"because i have dry skin, i should use
moisturizers"
upon inspection of a patient's lower extremity, the nurse suspects venous insufficiency. which
assessment findings would support this conclusion? (select all that apply) - answer✔thickened, tough
skin
moderate leg edema
reddish-blue discoloration
the nurse is assessing skin texture, thickness, and moisture. which technique would the nurse use to
perform these assessments? - answer✔palpation
a patient with a history of skin cancer reports an "itchy mole" on the back. which characteristic(s) should
the nurse inspect for when evaluating the lesion? (select all that apply) - answer✔asymmetry
borders
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