Question

A patient comes to the clinic with complaints of a new rash on her arms and legs. She denies any change in diet or laundry detergent. She denies any recent travel or change in medication. The nurse practitioner notes a nummular rash on both her arms and legs. Based on this information, what would the rash look like?

a. Sparse
b. Flat but extensive
c. Wart-like
d. Round

Answer 1

A nummular rash, as noted on the patient's arms and legs, would look round like coins, which is distinct from the rash caused by an allergic reaction to medication or products.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a patient comes to the clinic with a nummular rash on both arms and legs, the appearance of the rash can be described as d. Round. The term 'nummular' is derived from Latin, meaning 'coin-shaped', so the rash would consist of round or oval lesions that may look like coins on the skin. Nummular eczema is one type of eczema that presents with this distinct shape. The lesions are often itchy and may be dry and scaly, or sometimes wet and open. Unlike an allergic reaction to a new medication or other products, nummular eczema does not necessarily have a clear trigger, such as a change in diet, laundry detergent, or recent travel, as mentioned by the patient.