Practice Question
The nurse plans to teach a group of clients on the recommended practices for monitoring and maintaining skin health. What should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
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Correct Answer:
Check skin for changing moles
Rationale:
Check skin for changing moles
🟣Performing monthly self-skin checks detects ABCDE changes (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolution) suggestive of melanoma.
🟣Early identification of evolving nevi leads to prompt biopsy and improved survival.
🟣Documenting changes with photos or apps enhances trend recognition.
🟣Educating clients on high-risk locations (back, scalp, soles) increases detection yield.
🟣Self-surveillance complements, not replaces, professional exams.
Avoid unsanitary tattooing or piercings
🟣Non-sterile procedures increase risks for bacterial, viral (HBV/HCV/HIV), and mycobacterial infections.
🟣Infections can cause cellulitis, abscesses, and scarring, compromising skin integrity.
🟣Choose licensed artists, single-use needles, and verified autoclave practices.
🟣Proper aftercare reduces dermatitis and keloid formation.
🟣Safety reduces healthcare visits and complications.
Get quality sleep
🟣7–9 hours of restorative sleep supports skin barrier repair, collagen turnover, and immune surveillance.
🟣Poor sleep elevates cortisol, aggravating acne, eczema, and psoriasis.
🟣Consistent sleep routines improve circadian rhythm, aiding wound healing.
🟣Adequate sleep complements nutrition and hydration for overall skin health.
🟣It is a modifiable lifestyle factor with broad dermatologic benefits.
Schedule an annual exam with a dermatologist
🟣Yearly full-body skin exams detect premalignant and malignant lesions earlier.
🟣Clients with risk factors (family history, many nevi, immunosuppression) may need more frequent checks.
🟣Dermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy and can prevent unnecessary biopsies.
🟣Ongoing care supports prevention counseling (UV protection, medication photosensitivity).
🟣Professional evaluation complements self-checks for comprehensive screening.
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This question is from W6 NR302 Exam 2 which contains 55 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 5