The Client Has Psoriasis

question 13

Multiple Choice

The client has psoriasis.Prior to beginning education, the nurse assesses the client.Which statement indicates the client has a knowledge base about his illness?

• A)"I wish there were some other way to treat my psoriasis."
• B)"Treatment can help lessen the discomfort of my psoriasis."
• C)"Systemic medications are the only medications that are effective."
• D)"No medications are effective for treating my disorder."

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Definitions:

Creative Intelligence

A type of intelligence which involves creating, inventing, or designing new ways of solving problems when individuals are faced with an unfamiliar situation.

Practical Intelligence

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Luria-Nebraska Neuropsychological Battery

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