A Patient Has a Circular, Flat, Reddened Lesion About 5

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient has a circular, flat, reddened lesion about 5 cm in diameter on his ankle. To determine whether the lesion is related to blood vessel dilation, the nurse will

• 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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