When examining a patient who complains of a problem with her fingernails,the nurse should specifically question her about a history of

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The various components of the past health history are linked to skin,hair,and nail pathology and skin-,hair-,and nail-related information.If a patient has problems with fingernails,the nurse should ask about a history of allergies,psoriasis,bacterial or fungal infections,trauma,brittle nails,nail-biting,and congenital anomalies.If a patient has skin-specific problems,the past health history should include asking about allergies,eczema,atopic dermatitis,melanoma,albinism,vitiligo,psoriasis,skin cancer,athlete's foot,birthmarks,body piercing,tattoos,and urticaria.Lupus erythematosus and herpes zoster are pathologies associated with nonskin specific findings.Alopecia,trichotillomania,and chemotherapy are pathologies associated with hair- and nonhair-specific findings.

When Examining a Patient Who Complains of a Problem with Her