NUR 606 Week 5 Discussion 1 Question-Based Discussion—Team A Skin Disorders
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NUR 606 Week 5 Discussion 1 Question-Based Discussion—Team A Skin Disorders
Paper Instructions
A-1 Define the following terms, provide an image of an example, and identify one condition where each may occur
- Macule
- Papule
- Nodule
- Pustule
- Vesicle
- Plaque
2. A-2 Define the following terms, provide an image of an example, and identify one condition where each may occur
- Crust
- Lichenification
- Keloid
- Fissure
- Ulcer
- Erosion
- Comedone
A-3 Describe the typical lesions of atopic dermatitis. Where are these located in infants? What about adults? Identify three ways these lesions can
A-4 Impetigo and herpes simplex are common skin disorders and can have a similar dermatologic presentation. Describe the etiology of each condition. Explain one classic identifying feature for each condition, and discuss how they can be differentiated from one another.
A-5 Tinea corporis and scabies are common skin disorders and can have a similar dermatologic presentation. Describe the etiology of each condition. Explain one classic identifying feature for each condition, and discuss how they can be differentiated from one another.
A-6 Explain why squamous cell carcinoma has a better prognosis than malignant melanoma. Identify three characteristics of malignant changes in a skin lesion as well as four warning signs of skin cancer.
A-7 Describe what a keratosis is, and give two specific examples. For each example, discuss the following presentation/appearance, etiology, prevention. What is the most common complication from these lesions?
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Sample Answer
Describe a patient that you might encounter where you could apply the information learned in your peer’s post. A patient that I have encountered in the past for one of these issues was someone who had gotten a nose ring and experienced a rather large keloid as a result during the healing process.
Keloids are benign flesh-colored nodules that form as a result of trauma or injury to the tissue or skin. They occur due to “overactive fibroblasts producing high amounts of collagen and growth factors” (McGinty, 2021). In addition to environmental and genetic factors.
Those of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent have a higher risk of it occurring, with an even further increased risk during pregnancy or puberty (McGinty, 2021). Keloids are very difficult to treat but there are various options available to the provider and patient when attempting treatment.
This includes steroid therapy, cryotherapy, laser, surgical excision, or radiotherapy. What “signs” and “symptoms” would you expect this patient to exhibit? Identify at least four, describe the finding, and classify each as subjective or objective data.
Signs (objective) raised nodule that can be pink, red, or purplish color, may feel soft and doughy/hard and rubbery, Symptoms (subjective) pain, itchiness, burning, depending on the location of keloid potential feelings of insecurity (emotions)
Citations
- McGinty, S. (2021, July 24). Keloids. NCBI. Retrieved September 30, 2021, from
https //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507899/
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