The Presence of Which Skin Assessment Finding Should Cause the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

The presence of which skin assessment finding should cause the nurse to suspect a premalignancy?

• A)Numerous small red papules on the chest and back
• B)A rough,reddish macule on the ear
• C)An irregularly shaped mole on the shoulders
• D)Brown,greasy lesions on the neck

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Definitions:

Sexual Orientation

An individual's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others, categorized by the gender relationship between the person and the people they are attracted to.

DSM Diagnosis

The use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a standard guideline for diagnosing psychiatric illnesses.

Cognitive-behavioral Counseling

A short-term, goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that takes a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving, focusing on the modification of dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

Distorted Cognitions

Refers to inaccurate or misleading thoughts, beliefs, or interpretations that can lead to emotional distress and maladaptive behaviors.