Skin Cancer: Melanoma; Basal cell carcinoma; Squamous cell carcinoma
Skin Cancer: Melanoma; Basal cell carcinoma; Squamous cell carcinoma ( 15 Questions)
A client is describing their skin changes to a nurse. Which statement by the client raises concern for possible basal cell carcinoma?
"My moles have been changing in size and color." Similar to , this statement is indicative of melanoma, not basal cell carcinoma.
Changes in the size, shape, color, or appearance of moles should raise concern for melanoma.
"I have noticed some open sores on my skin that don't seem to heal." This statement is more suggestive of basal cell carcinoma, which can present as non-healing sores or ulcers.
It is not specific to melanoma.
"I have red, scaly patches on my skin." Red, scaly patches are not typical of basal cell carcinoma.
This symptom is more commonly associated with other skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis.
"I have shiny bumps on my skin." Shiny bumps on the skin are a common presentation of basal cell carcinoma.
Basal cell carcinoma often appears as pearly or shiny nodules or bumps on the skin.
Choice A rationale:
"My moles have been changing in size and color." Similar to , this statement is indicative of melanoma, not basal cell carcinoma.
Changes in the size, shape, color, or appearance of moles should raise concern for melanoma.
Choice B rationale:
"I have noticed some open sores on my skin that don't seem to heal." This statement is more suggestive of basal cell carcinoma, which can present as non-healing sores or ulcers.
It is not specific to melanoma.
Choice C rationale:
"I have red, scaly patches on my skin." Red, scaly patches are not typical of basal cell carcinoma.
This symptom is more commonly associated with other skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis.
Choice D rationale:
"I have shiny bumps on my skin." Shiny bumps on the skin are a common presentation of basal cell carcinoma.
Basal cell carcinoma often appears as pearly or shiny nodules or bumps on the skin.