The Nurse Assesses a Circular,flat,reddened Lesion About 5 Cm in Diameter

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a circular,flat,reddened lesion about 5 cm in diameter on a middle-aged patient's ankle. How should the nurse determine if the lesion is related to intradermal bleeding?

• A)Elevate the patient's leg.
• B)Press firmly on the lesion.
• C)Check the temperature of the skin around the lesion.
• D)Palpate the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses.

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