Author Question: Discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by the extravasation of blood into ... (Read 33 times)

mynx · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by the extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to the underlying blood vessels or by fragility of the vessel walls is known as _________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that alcohol addiction is predicable if the age of onset is:

a. 8 or younger.
b. 10 or younger.
c. 12 or younger.
d. 14 or younger.

mohan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ecchymosis
Ecchymosis is discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by the extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to the underlying blood vessels or by fragility of the vessel walls.

Answer to Question 2

D
Forty-four percent of those who start drinking at the age of 14 or younger will develop alcoholism.