Asked by Hannah Thompson on Jul 04, 2024
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An older adult African-American woman has gone to the clinic where a RN volunteers twice a week.She is a diabetic and has some skin breakdown on the calf of her right leg.Her skin is very darkly pigmented.To best examine the patient's skin,the nurse should use which of the following?
A) Halogen lighting
B) Artificial warming to increase room temperature
C) Natural sunlight
D) Air conditioning to lower room temperature
Pigmented
Having color or pigment; refers to cells, tissues, or materials that have coloring matter or substances.
Diabetic
A condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin.
- Outline the signs of various skin disorders and their relevance in clinical practice.
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Zybrea KnightJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The recommended light is natural sunlight,with halogen lighting being another option.Sunlight is the best choice for detecting skin changes in patients with darker skin.A room that is too warm causes superficial vasodilation,resulting in an increased redness of the skin.Patients who become too cold by air conditioning can develop cyanosis (bluish color)around the lips and nail beds.
Learning Objectives
- Outline the signs of various skin disorders and their relevance in clinical practice.