Essay NU609-7C Unit 3 Discussion – Skin Conditions Herzing

Essay NU609-7C Unit 3 Discussion – Skin Conditions Herzing

NU609-7C Unit 3 Discussion – Skin Conditions Herzing

Discussion Prompt

T. R. (a 23-year-old female) presents to the local health clinic with complaints of two red, scaly patches on her Right arm.

HPI: Started about two weeks ago. She states that the first lesions appeared to be poison ivy. After the vesicles cleared, the itching and scaling remained. She now has new lesions over her left eyebrow, and a small patch appears over her right upper lip. She states that the lesions have not cleared with over-the-counter medications. She believes she has used steroid cream, antibacterial cream, and anti-itch cream.

Questions

• What other questions regarding her HPI would you like to ask?
• What additional history would you like to obtain from R.H? (Be comprehensive in this response; you have no past medical history for this client.)

This is how the rash appears on physical examination:

NU609-7C Unit 3 Discussion – Skin Conditions

1. What specifically would you assess for on physical exam? How would you document the lesions?
2. What characteristics would you look for or questions would you ask to ascertain risk of skin cancer?
3. What education would you provide related to skin cancer health promotion and screening guidelines?

Your response should include evidence of review of the course material, websites, and literature through proper citations using APA format.