The nurse just noted from the medical record that the patient has a lesion that is confluent in nature. On examination, the nurse expects to find:

Lesions that run together.

Annular lesions that have grown together.

Lesions arranged in a line along a nerve route.

Lesions that are grouped or clustered together.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Confluent lesions merge into each other, forming a larger area of affected skin.
B.   Annular lesions are ring-shaped, not confluent, so this option does not match the description.
C.   This describes a linear arrangement, such as with shingles, not confluent lesions.
D.   Grouped or clustered lesions are not confluent but are typically close together, such as in herpes simplex infections.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Increasing capillary fragility contributes to bruising and bleeding but does not directly cause skin folding or sagging.
B. Increased sebaceous and sweat glands may affect skin texture but are not the primary cause of sagging skin.
C. Decreased collagen is the primary reason for skin sagging in aging, as collagen provides structure and elasticity to the skin. With age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and sagging.
D. Loss of elasticity is a consequence of reduced collagen and elastin fibers, contributing to skin changes, but decreased collagen is the main cause of the sagging.

A. Atrioventricular (AV) node B. Bundle branches C. Bundle of His D. Sinoatrial (SA) node

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Atrioventricular (AV) node: The AV node conducts electrical signals from the atria to the ventricles, but it is not the pacemaker of the heart.
B. Bundle branches: The bundle branches transmit the electrical impulses to the ventricles but are not the primary pacemaker.
C. Bundle of His: The Bundle of His conducts electrical signals from the AV node to the bundle branches and ventricles but does not act as the pacemaker.
D. Sinoatrial (SA) node: The SA node, located in the right atrium, is the primary pacemaker of the heart, initiating electrical impulses that regulate heart rhythm.

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