Nursing roles in Patient assessment and documentation
Nursing roles in Patient assessment and documentation ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client who has a history of melanoma.
Which finding should alert the nurse to a possible malignant lesion?
His is a normal finding that does not indicate malignancy.
This is likely a benign vascular lesion, such as a cherry angioma or petechiae.
A black nodule with an irregular border and asymmetrical shape is consistent with the ABCDE criteria for melanoma, which are: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter greater than 6 mm, and Evolving or changing appearance.
This is likely a benign sebaceous lesion, such as a sebaceous cyst or milia.
A black nodule with an irregular border and asymmetrical shape
Rationale: A black nodule with an irregular border and asymmetrical shape is consistent with the ABCDE criteria for melanoma, which are: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter greater than 6 mm, and Evolving or changing appearance.
Incorrect options:
A) A brown mole with a smooth border and symmetrical shape - This is a normal finding that does not indicate malignancy.
B) A red macule with a flat surface and well-defined edges - This is likely a benign vascular lesion, such as a cherry angioma or petechiae.
D) A yellow papule with a raised surface and round edges - This is likely a benign sebaceous lesion, such as a sebaceous cyst or milia.