Author Question: When assessing a patient, the nurse notes a 0.5 cm lesion that is red and nonpalpable on the ... (Read 66 times)

Marty · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When assessing a patient, the nurse notes a 0.5 cm lesion that is red and nonpalpable on the patient's skin. This should be recorded as a

a. papule c. patch
b. nodule d. macule

Question 2

According to Roy, focal stimuli are

a. all factors present in the situation that contribute to the effects of the stimuli
b. attitudes developed during previous expe-riences in one's life
c. those stimuli immediately present in the person's environment
d. previously learned behaviors

Cheesycrackers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A macule is a nonpalpable lesion, usually less than 1 cm in diameter. A papule is a palpable solid elevation of less than 0.5 cm. A nodule is a palpable solid mass that extends deeper than does a papule into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue. A patch is a localized change in the skin of less than 1 cm.

Answer to Question 2

C
Focal stimuli are immediately present in the person's environment. Residual stimuli are attitudes developed during previous experiences in one's life. Contextual stimuli are all the other stimuli present in the situation that contribute to the effect of the focal stimulus.