Question

1. 3 examples of good critical thinking regarding a patient diagnosed with cellulite of the right lower limb

2. Mrs. John tells the nurse that a friend told her she could not visit because she has not had chickenpox. Her friend is afraid she might “catch chickenpox” from Ms. john.’s shingles. Describe the accurate patient teaching to give in response to Ms. john’s statements.

3. examples of good critical judgment regarding a patient diagnosed with skin injury.

Answer 1

1) Cellulite appears as dimple over the skin commonly occurs in abdomen,breast,arms and hips. It affects the connective tissues behind the skin. The most common causes are chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. Critical thinking regarding a patient diagnosed with cellulite includes: Treatment protocols includes Laser therapy that helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Suctioning can be done by inserting a needle beneath the skin and destructing the fibrous tissues. Topical application of retinol creams helps to reduce the thickening of the cellulite. Health education to patient regarding the healthy diet and to keep a track on the weight helps to reduce the intensity of cellulite.

2) Chicken pox is a contagious viral infection caused by a virus named Varicella zoster. It is a communicable disease spreads from one person to other through direct contact. The common symptoms includes itchy blister,fever,generalized tiredness. The people at high risk for developing chicken pox includes people who haven't had chicken pox early, or nor vaccinated against chicken pox,children,elderly people,immunocompromised person,pregnant women,newborn. It may causes dehydration,infection of skin. The incubation period ranges 14 -16 days so it is the time for the spread of infection from one person to other. It is essential to educate Mr John that the person who haven't expose to chicken pox are at high risk for infection to conquer infection.

3) Skin injury refers to break down of the skin. It includes cut injury,scratches,bruises, puncture. Tetanus injection is mandatory for any kind of skin injury. Incase of any dirt should be removed using scrubbing. Incase of any deep injury it is needed to glue,sutures and stitches. Pain medication helps in reducing pain,topical antibiotic cream to treat infection. Signs of infection like fever ,wound should be treated immediately.