The Nurse Practitioner at an Outpatient Clinic Is Examining a Young

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse practitioner at an outpatient clinic is examining a young lady who has a large area of pain, redness, and swelling involving the skin of her right forearm. The nurse practitioner notes bacterial infection and inflammation of the dermis and connective tissue. What diagnosis does the nurse practitioner write in the chart?

• A) Hidradenitis
• B) Paronychia
• C) Cellulitis
• D) Scabies

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Development

involves the process through which infants and young children acquire skills by integrating sensory input with motor actions.

Actions

Behaviors or acts taken by individuals, often in response to internal or external stimuli.

Environment

Refers to the surrounding conditions and factors that influence living organisms, including natural, social, and built contexts.

Sensorimotor Substage 4

A phase in Piaget's developmental theory, typically occurring between 8 to 12 months of age, where infants begin to understand object permanence and initiate goal-directed actions.