NCLEX 10000 INTEGUMENTARY
DISORDERS UPDATED SCRIPT 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) Which nursing interventions are
effective in preventing pressure ulcers? Answer: (1) Clean the skin with
warm water and a mild cleaning agent; then apply a moisturizer. (4) Turn
and reposition the client every 1 to 2 hours unless contraindicated. (6)
Use pillows to position the client and increase his comfort.
● The nurse documents the presence of a scab on a client's deep wound.
The nurse identifies this as which phase of wound healing? Answer:
Migratory
● Laboratory test results confirm that a client's wound is infected with
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. Which type of isolation
precautions should the nurse institute for this client? Answer: Contact
● A client sees a dermatologist for a skin problem. Later, the nurse
reviews the client's chart and notes that the chief complaint was
intertrigo. This term refers to which condition? Answer: Irritation of
opposing skin surfaces caused by friction
, ● A client with psoriasis visits the dermatology clinic. When inspecting
the affected areas, the nurse expects to see which type of secondary
lesion? Answer: Scale
● An elderly client who lives at home with her daughter is admitted with
unexplained bruises on her arms and legs. Which action should the nurse
take first? Answer: Assess the client thoroughly and complete the health
history.
● A nurse is instructing a client with pressure ulcers about the
importance of increasing his protein intake. Why should the nurse
encourage protein intake by this client? Answer: Protein is essential for
tissue repair
● A client who has suffered a stroke is too weak to move on his own. To
help the client avoid pressure ulcers, the nurse should: Answer: turn him
frequently.
● (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) Which instructions should be included
in the teaching plan of a 19-year-old client with acne vulgaris who's
prescribed tretinoin (Retin-A), benzoyl peroxide, and tetracycline
(Achromycin)? Answer: "(2) Take tetracycline on an empty stomach. (4)
Maintain the prescribed treatment because it is more likely to improve
acne than a strict diet and fanatic scrubbing with soap and water.
DISORDERS UPDATED SCRIPT 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) Which nursing interventions are
effective in preventing pressure ulcers? Answer: (1) Clean the skin with
warm water and a mild cleaning agent; then apply a moisturizer. (4) Turn
and reposition the client every 1 to 2 hours unless contraindicated. (6)
Use pillows to position the client and increase his comfort.
● The nurse documents the presence of a scab on a client's deep wound.
The nurse identifies this as which phase of wound healing? Answer:
Migratory
● Laboratory test results confirm that a client's wound is infected with
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. Which type of isolation
precautions should the nurse institute for this client? Answer: Contact
● A client sees a dermatologist for a skin problem. Later, the nurse
reviews the client's chart and notes that the chief complaint was
intertrigo. This term refers to which condition? Answer: Irritation of
opposing skin surfaces caused by friction
, ● A client with psoriasis visits the dermatology clinic. When inspecting
the affected areas, the nurse expects to see which type of secondary
lesion? Answer: Scale
● An elderly client who lives at home with her daughter is admitted with
unexplained bruises on her arms and legs. Which action should the nurse
take first? Answer: Assess the client thoroughly and complete the health
history.
● A nurse is instructing a client with pressure ulcers about the
importance of increasing his protein intake. Why should the nurse
encourage protein intake by this client? Answer: Protein is essential for
tissue repair
● A client who has suffered a stroke is too weak to move on his own. To
help the client avoid pressure ulcers, the nurse should: Answer: turn him
frequently.
● (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) Which instructions should be included
in the teaching plan of a 19-year-old client with acne vulgaris who's
prescribed tretinoin (Retin-A), benzoyl peroxide, and tetracycline
(Achromycin)? Answer: "(2) Take tetracycline on an empty stomach. (4)
Maintain the prescribed treatment because it is more likely to improve
acne than a strict diet and fanatic scrubbing with soap and water.
