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17 Cards in this Set
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Psoriasis
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patches of erythema (redness) covered with silvery scales
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Psoriasis is usually located where?
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the elbow,knees,lover back,and scalp
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Symptoms
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Pruritus
anxiety and depression due to appearance |
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Management
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exposure to ultraviolet sunlight
topical medication systemic medications |
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Nursing Care
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remove scales with moist cloth or brush while bathing
maintain comfortable body temperature |
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Contact Dermatitis
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skin rx that results from contact with a substance that a person is sensitive or allergic
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Management
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avoidance of the allergen
topical or oral antihistamines topical or oral coricosteroids |
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Nursing Care
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give tepid baths
cut fingernails |
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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multi-system inflam d/o involving the connective tissues such as the muscles,kidneys,heart,serous membranes
-may affect the skin,lungs, and nervous system |
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Symptoms
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weakness,fatigue
BUTTERFLY skin rash over bridge of nose and cheeks depression |
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Management
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avoid exposure to sunlight
corticosteroids,salicylates |
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Nursing Care
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encourage activity
planned rest periods emotional support diet of foods HIGH in IRON |
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Management of Burns
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isolation
diet: HIGH protein,carbs,Vitamin C LIMIT K intake |
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Nursing Care
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prevention of: infection, contractures,complications of immobility
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Burns percentage
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head and neck 9%
trunk: front 18%, back 18% arms: 9% each legs: 18% each |
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Decubitus/Pressure Sores= signs of healing
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no crustation
no odor no bad tissue minimal drainage |
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Acne Management
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topical vita A acid
Antibiotics-tetracycline (make sure pt is not pregnant) |
