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What is the purpose of an antinuclear antibody (ANA) test?

A patient with severe pain and immobility of the right hip is diagnosed with chondrosarcoma after a needle biopsy was performed. Which cells are responsible for this type of tumor growth?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a musculoskeletal disorder. For which reason does the nurse suspect the patient’s alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is being assessed?

A patient has a thermal burn to the left lower extremity that is dark pink, swollen, skin is intact, and no blistering is noted. What should the nurse respond when asked about the severity of the injury?

A patient with a history of tinea pedis reports concerns about developing the disorder again. Which suggestion should the nurse make to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence?

A patient with severe burns to the torso and upper extremities has edema around the burned areas. How should the nurse describe the underlying cause for this assessment finding?

A patient is diagnosed with an oblique fracture of the left femur. In which order should the nurse explain the steps of healing? Place in the correct order the steps of the process.

During an integumentary assessment, an older patient is found to have a brown benign macule with a defined border. How should the nurse document this finding?

While performing a skin assessment for a patient newly admitted to the medical-surgical unit, the nurse notices a wound on the patient’s sacral area. The skin is not intact, the wound bed is mostly red; however, some yellow subcutaneous fat is visible. No muscle, bone, or tendons noted. What is the appropriate staging for this pressure injury?

A patient with herpes zoster has pruritus and reports difficulty resting at night. Which intervention will best help the patient?