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genevieve1028

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During a skin assessment, the nurse notes an extravasation of blood into the skin layers that was caused by an injury. Which is most appropriate when documenting this finding?
 
  1) Ecchymosis
  2) Petechiae
  3) Purpura
  4) Telangiectasia

Question 2

Which primary skin lesion presents as a temporary elevation of the skin?
 
  1) Macule
  2) Keloid
  3) Papule
  4) Wheal


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Ptupou85

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


genevieve1028

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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