Asked by Toniesha Jones on Jun 04, 2024
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Petechiae are noted on the patient as a result of the nurse finding:
A) bluish-black patches.
B) tenting.
C) pinpoint-sized red dots.
D) large areas of raised,irritated skin.
Petechiae
Tiny, round spots that appear on the skin as a result of bleeding under the skin.
Pinpoint-sized
Extremely small, as in the size of a pin's point, usually used to describe something very tiny in diameter.
- Identify and describe different types of skin assessments and their clinical significance.
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Gavin DonaldsonJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Petechiae appear as tiny,pinpoint-sized,red or purple spots on the skin caused by small hemorrhages in the skin layers and may indicate a blood-clotting disorder,a drug reaction,or liver disease.Bluish-black patches are more indicative of malignant melanoma.With reduced turgor,the skin remains suspended or "tented" for a few seconds before slowly returning to place.This indicates decreased elasticity and possible dehydration.Large areas of raised,irritated skin are not characteristic of petechiae.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe different types of skin assessments and their clinical significance.
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