A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital with a Possible

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the hospital with a possible head injury following a fall at home. While examining the patient's scalp, the nurse suspects the presence of pediculosis on finding

• A) red, hivelike papules and plaques with sharply circumscribed borders.
• B) ringlike rashes with red, scaly borders over the entire scalp.
• C) papular, wheal-like lesions with white deposits on the hair shaft.
• D) patchy areas of alopecia with small vesicles and excoriated areas.

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Definitions:

Health Team

A collective group of healthcare professionals who work together to deliver comprehensive care to patients, often including doctors, nurses, therapists, and other specialists.

Human Phenomenon

Any observable event or action associated with human behavior, activities, experiences, or existence.

Caring Connections

Relationships or interactions characterized by empathy, kindness, and support, often within a healthcare or community setting.

Quality-Caring Model

A nursing framework that emphasizes the importance of relationship-centered care and the reciprocal influence between nurse behaviors and patient outcomes.