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D2AR0N

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A nurse notes what may be a melanoma on a client's skin. A characteristic of the lesion that is consistent with a melanoma is:
 
  A. Symmetry
  B. Regular borders
  C. Reddened coloration
  D. A diameter of more than 6 mm

Question 2

MC Equipment removed from an AIDS client's room should be cleaned with
 
  A. Phenolic disinfectant.
  B. Benzalkonium chloride.
  C. Iodophore.
  D. Germicidal soap and water.



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Answer to Question 1

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D. The ABCD Rule of Melanoma. Here is a simple way to remember the characteristics that should alert you to the possibility of malignant melanoma: A Asymmetry of lesion, B Borders irregular, C Color blue/black or variegated, D Diameter >6 mm.
A. The ABCD Rule of Melanoma. Here is a simple way to remember the characteristics that should alert you to the possibility of malignant melanoma: A Asymmetry of lesion, B Borders irregular, C Color blue/black or variegated, D Diameter >6 mm.
B. The ABCD Rule of Melanoma. Here is a simple way to remember the characteristics that should alert you to the possibility of malignant melanoma: A Asymmetry of lesion, B Borders irregular, C Color blue/black or variegated, D Diameter >6 mm.
C. The ABCD Rule of Melanoma. Here is a simple way to remember the characteristics that should alert you to the possibility of malignant melanoma: A Asymmetry of lesion, B Borders irregular, C Color blue/black or variegated, D Diameter >6 mm.

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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