What Term Should a Nurse Use to Document a Large

question 20

Multiple Choice

What term should a nurse use to document a large area of discoloration from hemorrhage under the skin?

• A)Petechiae
• B)Pallor
• C)Rubor
• D)Ecchymosis

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Definitions:

Nursing

A healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities to maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life.

Human Needs

Basic or psychological requirements essential to the well-being and survival of individuals.

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes and how they influence behavior, emotions, and cognition.

Growth

The process of increasing in physical size, strength, or number; can also refer to development in personal or professional domains.