A new patient presents at the clinic and the nurse performs a comprehensive health assessment. The nurse notes that the patients fingernail surfaces are pitted. The nurse should suspect the presence of what health problem?
A) Eczema
B) Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
C) Psoriasis
D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q30: A nurse in the emergency department (ED)
Q31: A nurse practitioner working in a
Q32: The nurse is performing a comprehensive assessment
Q33: A nurse is assessing the skin of
Q34: A patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Q35: Assessment of a patients leg reveals
Q37: A patients health assessment has resulted in
Q38: A patient is suspected of developing an
Q39: A dermatologist has asked the nurse to
Q40: A patient presents at the dermatology clinic
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents