The Nurse Is Reviewing the Medical Records for Several Clients

question 55

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the medical records for several clients who will be seen in the clinic today. According to the ABCD rule, which client may require removal of the skin lesion?

• A)A client with a lesion that is symmetrical with an irregular border, a single color, and diameter change from 4 mm to 5 mm
• B)A client with a lesion that is symmetrical, with a smooth border, a single color, and diameter that has stayed the same
• C)A client with a lesion that is asymmetrical with a regular border, two colors, and diameter change from 4 mm to 3 mm
• D)A client with a lesion that is asymmetrical with an irregular border, two colors, and diameter change from 5 mm to 7 mm

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Definitions:

Antecedent Factor

A variable or condition that precedes and may cause or contribute to the outcome of interest.

Parasympathetic Branch

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the body's response after a state of arousal.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action and is often associated with the fight-or-flight response.

Innervated

Supplied with nerves; often refers to how certain body parts receive nerve signals from the brain or spinal cord.