A Patient Who Has Severe Refractory Psoriasis on the Face,neck,and

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who has severe refractory psoriasis on the face,neck,and extremities is socially withdrawn because of the appearance of the lesions. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Discuss the possibility of participating in an online support group.
• B)Encourage the patient to volunteer to work on community projects.
• C)Suggest that the patient use cosmetics to cover the psoriatic lesions.
• D)Ask the patient to describe the impact of psoriasis on quality of life.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Cycle

The sequence of mechanical and electrical events that repeats with every heartbeat, including the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle to pump blood.

ECG

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to assess its functioning and detect abnormalities.

Voltage Difference

The measure of electric potential difference between two points in an electric circuit, prompting the flow of current.

Left Leg Electrode

An electrode placed on the left leg during procedures like electrocardiograms (ECGs) to serve as a reference or ground point in the measurement of electrical signals.