A Patient with an Enlarging, Irregular Mole That Is 6

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with an enlarging, irregular mole that is 6 mm in diameter is scheduled for outpatient treatment. The nurse should plan on teaching the patient about

• A) curettage.
• B) cryosurgery.
• C) punch biopsy.
• D) surgical excision.

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Definitions:

Trough Levels

The lowest concentration of a medication in the patient's bloodstream, typically measured to optimize dosing intervals and efficacy.

Peak Levels

The highest concentration of a drug in the patient's bloodstream, important for ensuring therapeutic effectiveness and avoiding toxicity.

Incision Pain

Pain that occurs at the site of a surgical cut, stemming from tissue damage and the body's response to the injury.

Meperidine

A synthetic opioid analgesic medication used to treat moderate to severe pain, known commonly by its brand name, Demerol.