The nurse is assessing the skin of a patient who believes that a new lesion may be melanoma. Which finding would support this patient's concern?
1) Collagen formation
2) Border irregularity or notching
3) Avascularity of the lesion
4) Depth of the color change
Question 2
The nurse is assessing a patient who presents with a lesion. When distinguishing between a primary lesion and a secondary lesion, which rationale is correct?
1) A secondary lesion results from a change in a primary lesion.
2) A secondary lesion results from injury to the skin.
3) A secondary lesion differs in configuration.
4) A secondary lesion contains exudate.
Malignant melanoma. This photograph demonstrates the highly characteristic color of this tumor.
Skin signs are objective evidence of an illness or disorder. They can be seen, measured, or felt.
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
Patient teaching: hair and scalp assessment
A Patient Being Prepared for Electroconvulsive Therapy.
Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery.