When Reviewing the History and Physical Records of a Patient

question 25

Multiple Choice

When reviewing the history and physical records of a patient who has alopecia, the nurse should recognize which conditions as a possible cause?. Select all that apply.

• A) A thyroid disorder
• B) Solar lentigo
• C) Three months of chemotherapy for cancer
• D) Cushing's syndrome
• E) Hypoglycemia

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Definitions:

Medical Asepsis

Practices in health care designed to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens, as well as decrease the risk of infections.

Clean Technique

Medical practices that aim to reduce the risk of infection by using sterile equipment and procedures.

SSIs

Surgical site infections, which are infections that occur after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place.

Surgical Wound

An incision or wound resulting from a surgical procedure, requiring proper care to heal correctly and prevent infection.