Question

The nurse is caring for a client who has vesicles filled with purulent fluid on the face and upper extremities. on the basis of these findings, the nurse should tell the client that the vesicles are consistent with which condition?

Answer 1

The most likely condition this case is pustular acne. Pustular acne normally presents as an inflammatory and a non inflammatory skin disorder characterized by one or a combination of lesions including; papule,comedo, pustule or cyst. The distribution of the acne is usually on the face, neck, torso, upper arms and legs, however, the lesions may occur on other areas of the body.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is allergic reactions, which leads to skin irritation.  

Explanation:

The vesicles are the fluid-filled, small sacs, which can develop on the skin. The fluid within these sacs may be white, clear, or even mixed with blood. They are also sometimes considered as bullae or blisters. The development of vesicles takes place when the fluid gets occupied within the epidermis, that is, the skin's top layer.  

Various health conditions can lead to the condition, however, the formation of vesicles is consistent with the allergic reactions that lead to skin irritation.