A nurse assesses a client who has psoriasis.Which action should the nurse take first?

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Clients with psoriatic lesions are often self-conscious of their skin.The nurse should first provide direct contact and touch without gloves to establish a good report with the client.Psoriasis is not an infectious disease,nor is it contagious.The nurse would not need to wear gloves or an isolation gown.Obtaining a health history and assessing for an infection and pregnancy should be completed after establishing a report with the client.

A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Has Psoriasis