When the nurse observes diffuse swelling involving the deeper
skin layers in the patient who has experienced an allergic reaction,
the nurse records the finding as
a) angioneurotic edema.
The area of skin demonstrating angioneurotic edema may appear
normal but often has a reddish hue and does not pit.
b) urticaria.
Urticaria (hives) is characterized as edematous skin elevations that
vary in size and shape, itch, and cause local discomfort.
c) contact dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin caused by contact
with an allergenic substance, such as poison ivy.
d) pitting edema.
Pitting edema is the result of increased interstitial fluid and associated
with disorders such as congestive heart failure.
skin layers in the patient who has experienced an allergic reaction,
the nurse records the finding as
a) angioneurotic edema.
The area of skin demonstrating angioneurotic edema may appear
normal but often has a reddish hue and does not pit.
b) urticaria.
Urticaria (hives) is characterized as edematous skin elevations that
vary in size and shape, itch, and cause local discomfort.
c) contact dermatitis.
Contact dermatitis refers to inflammation of the skin caused by contact
with an allergenic substance, such as poison ivy.
d) pitting edema.
Pitting edema is the result of increased interstitial fluid and associated
with disorders such as congestive heart failure.