A Patient Is Experiencing a Painless, Ulcerated Area on Her

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient is experiencing a painless, ulcerated area on her labia. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which disease?

• A) Herpes simplex 2
• B) Syphilis
• C) Condylomata acuminata
• D) Gonorrhea

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Definitions:

Arrector Pili

Small muscles attached to hair follicles that contract to cause "goosebumps" and help with thermal regulation.

Epidermis

The foremost layer of the skin, responsible for providing a barrier against water and establishing our skin tone.

Partial Thickness

Refers to wounds or burns that affect only some of the layers of the skin, not penetrating completely through to underlying tissues.

Epidermal

Referring to the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis, which provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone.