Eczema
Eczema ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is conducting a comprehensive assessment of a patient with Eczema. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the assessment? (Select all that apply).
"Dry, scaly skin patches." Dry, scaly skin patches are a characteristic finding in patients with eczema.
These patches are often itchy and may become inflamed.
"Fever and chills." Fever and chills are not typical symptoms of eczema.
Eczema primarily affects the skin and does not typically cause systemic symptoms like fever.
"Family history of asthma." A family history of asthma is relevant to the assessment of a patient with eczema.
Eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis are often part of the atopic triad, and a family history of any of these conditions may increase the risk of developing eczema.
"Red, itchy skin." Red, itchy skin is a hallmark symptom of eczema.
It is a result of the inflammatory response in the skin and is a common complaint among individuals with eczema.
"Increased water retention in the skin." Increased water retention in the skin is not a typical finding in eczema.
In fact, eczema is often associated with dry skin due to impaired skin barrier function.
Choice A rationale:
"Dry, scaly skin patches." Dry, scaly skin patches are a characteristic finding in patients with eczema.
These patches are often itchy and may become inflamed.
Choice B rationale:
"Fever and chills." Fever and chills are not typical symptoms of eczema.
Eczema primarily affects the skin and does not typically cause systemic symptoms like fever.
Choice C rationale:
"Family history of asthma." A family history of asthma is relevant to the assessment of a patient with eczema.
Eczema, asthma, and allergic rhinitis are often part of the atopic triad, and a family history of any of these conditions may increase the risk of developing eczema.
Choice D rationale:
"Red, itchy skin." Red, itchy skin is a hallmark symptom of eczema.
It is a result of the inflammatory response in the skin and is a common complaint among individuals with eczema.
Choice E rationale:
"Increased water retention in the skin." Increased water retention in the skin is not a typical finding in eczema.
In fact, eczema is often associated with dry skin due to impaired skin barrier function.