A nurse is caring for a client who is suspected to have active laryngeal tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to safely care for this client?

Choice A reason: Keeping the television on at all times can contribute to overstimulation and confusion for clients with Alzheimer's disease. It is better to have the television on at specific times and choose calming, familiar programs.

Choice B reason: Hanging abstract pictures on the walls can be confusing and disorienting for clients with Alzheimer's disease. Simple, familiar images or family photographs are more helpful in creating a comforting environment.

Choice C reason: The correct answer is c because keeping familiar personal items in the client's room can provide a sense of security and comfort. Familiar objects can help reduce confusion and anxiety in clients with Alzheimer's disease.

Choice D reason: While adequate lighting is important, bright lighting can sometimes cause discomfort or glare. It is better to have soft, consistent lighting that helps the client feel safe and oriented without causing overstimulation.

Choice A reason: Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that often presents as a mole that changes in size, color, and appearance. The description of the lesion being dark brownish-black with irregular borders is characteristic of malignant melanoma. This type of cancer can metastasize rapidly and requires prompt medical intervention for diagnosis and treatment.

Choice B reason: Basal cell carcinoma typically appears as a pearly or waxy bump, often with visible blood vessels. It is less likely to present as a dark, irregularly bordered lesion. Basal cell carcinoma is generally slow-growing and less likely to change rapidly in size and color compared to malignant melanoma.

Choice C reason: Squamous cell carcinoma often presents as a red, scaly, and thickened patch on the skin, sometimes with a crusted or ulcerated surface. While it can change in size, it does not typically appear as a dark, irregularly bordered lesion. Squamous cell carcinoma usually develops in areas of the skin exposed to the sun and has a different presentation compared to malignant melanoma.

Choice D reason: Kaposi's sarcoma presents as purplish, reddish-blue, or dark brown lesions that are often flat or slightly raised. These lesions are common in clients with AIDS but are usually smaller and less likely to have irregular borders compared to malignant melanoma. The description provided is more consistent with malignant melanoma than Kaposi's sarcoma.