The Nurse Notices a Circular Lesion with a Red Border

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse notices a circular lesion with a red border and clear center on the arm of a summer camp counselor who is in the clinic complaining of chills and muscle aches. Which action should the nurse take to follow up on that finding?

• A)Palpate the abdomen.
• B)Auscultate the heart sounds.
• C)Ask the patient about recent outdoor activities.
• D)Question the patient about immunization history.

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Definitions:

Increase in pH

A condition or process resulting in the reduction of hydrogen ion concentration in a solution, making it more alkaline (basic).

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which different gases (like O2 and CO2) are transferred in opposite directions across an organism's respiratory membranes.

Trachea

A tube-like structure that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air for respiration.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs (such as intestines and blood vessels), controlled involuntarily and responsible for various automatic body functions.