Asked by Adelyn Parks on Jun 25, 2024
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During a physical examination, a 45-year-old woman states that she has had a crusty, itchy rash on her breast for approximately 2 weeks. In trying to find the cause of the rash, which question would be important for the nurse to ask?
A) "Is the rash raised and red?"
B) "Does it appear to be cyclic?"
C) "Where did the rash first appear-on the nipple, the areola, or the surrounding skin?"
D) "What was she doing when she first noticed the rash, and do her actions make it worse?"
Crusty Rash
A skin outbreak that can be marked by lesions covered with a crust-like surface, often caused by infectious conditions, allergic reactions, or other dermatological issues.
Areola
The pigmented area surrounding the nipple of the breast.
- Exercise familiarity with common breast complications and relevant nursing strategies or interventions.
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JB
Joshua BowlinJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The location where the rash first appeared is important for the nurse to determine. Paget disease starts with a small crust on the nipple apex and then spreads to the areola. Eczema or other dermatitis rarely starts at the nipple unless it is a result of breastfeeding. It usually starts on the areola or surrounding skin and then spreads to the nipple.
Learning Objectives
- Exercise familiarity with common breast complications and relevant nursing strategies or interventions.