13. An older client with age spots is fearful of getting skin cancer but wants t
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13. An older client with age spots is fearful of getting skin cancer but wants to continue gardening. Which statement by the client indicates a good understanding of the teaching about this issue? a. I will no longer go outside during the day b. I can use only oil based tanning lotion c. I have to start growing my plants indoors d. I will wear a hat and gloves when gardening 14. The client is visiting the healthcare provider's office for a head-to-toe assessment. During the nurse's assessment of the client's skin, the nurse notes that the client is pale. Which of the following findings may be related to the client's color? Select all that apply. a. Client's blood pressure is 96/62 b. The client states, "I just smoked a cigarette before I came in the office." C. The client's oxygen saturation level is 86% on room air. d. The client states, "I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis." e. The client states, "It is snowing again outside with a wind chill factor of-11 degrees Fahrenheit." 15. The nurse is assessing a female client and notes facial hirsutism. The client asks the nurse, "Why did this happen to me?" Which of the following statements is the nurse's best response? a. "Your diet is not nutritionally balanced." b. "You may have some hormone imbalances." c. "Usually, there is not a known cause for this condition." d. "You need to take vitamins."Explanation / Answer
13. The correct option will be (a)
Age spots is also called liver spots and solar lentigines. They are small dark areas on the skin. Age spots are the result of an excess production of melanin, or skin pigment. Ultraviolet (UV) light accelerates the production of melanin. On the areas of skin that have frequent and prolonged sun exposure, age spots appear when melanin becomes "clumped" or is produced in high concentrations. Some of these dark spots, however, may look suspiciously like melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.
14. All options are the possible reasons of the paleness of the skin.
Paleness may be caused by reduced blood flow (low blood pressure) and oxygen or by a decreased number of red blood cells. Nicotine in cigarettes restricts blood flow to your skin, so less oxygen and nutrients can get in, causing your skin to become dry, pale and wrinkled.
15. The correct option will be (b)
Hirsutism is a condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women. It results in excessive amounts of dark, course hair on body areas where men typically grow hair — face, chest and back. Male hormones such as testosterone stimulate hair growth, and intensify the growth and pigmentation of hair.
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