Skin Cancer: Melanoma; Basal cell carcinoma; Squamous cell carcinoma
Skin Cancer: Melanoma; Basal cell carcinoma; Squamous cell carcinoma ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a patient with possible skin cancer. Select all the clinical presentations that are commonly associated with squamous cell carcinoma.
Presence of atypical moles.
This statement is not commonly associated with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Atypical moles are more commonly associated with melanoma, not SCC.
Chronic sun exposure.
This statement is accurate.
Chronic sun exposure is a significant risk factor for SCC.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage skin cells and increase the risk of SCC development.
Choice C rationale:
Weakened immune system.
This statement is accurate.
A weakened immune system is commonly associated with an increased risk of SCC.
Conditions that compromise the immune system, such as organ transplantation or certain autoimmune diseases, can elevate the risk of SCC.
History of severe blistering sunburns.
This statement is also accurate.
A history of severe blistering sunburns is a risk factor for SCC.
Intense sunburns can damage the skin and increase the likelihood of SCC development.
Exposure to certain chemicals.
This statement is less commonly associated with SCC.
While chemical exposures can contribute to various cancers, including skin cancer, SCC is primarily linked to chronic sun exposure and immune system suppression.
Choice A rationale:
Presence of atypical moles.
This statement is not commonly associated with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Atypical moles are more commonly associated with melanoma, not SCC.
Choice B rationale:
Chronic sun exposure.
This statement is accurate.
Chronic sun exposure is a significant risk factor for SCC.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage skin cells and increase the risk of SCC development.
Choice C rationale:
Weakened immune system.
This statement is accurate.
A weakened immune system is commonly associated with an increased risk of SCC.
Conditions that compromise the immune system, such as organ transplantation or certain autoimmune diseases, can elevate the risk of SCC.
Choice D rationale:
History of severe blistering sunburns.
This statement is also accurate.
A history of severe blistering sunburns is a risk factor for SCC.
Intense sunburns can damage the skin and increase the likelihood of SCC development.
Choice E rationale:
Exposure to certain chemicals.
This statement is less commonly associated with SCC.
While chemical exposures can contribute to various cancers, including skin cancer, SCC is primarily linked to chronic sun exposure and immune system suppression.