An Older Adult Man States He Has a Sore Above

question 46

Multiple Choice

An older adult man states he has a sore above his lip that has not healed and is getting bigger.The nurse observes a red scaly patch with an ulcerated center and sharp margins.The nurse recognizes these features as commonly associated with Bowen disease, a form of:

• A)Kaposi sarcoma.
• B)malignant melanoma.
• C)basal cell carcinoma.
• D)squamous cell carcinoma.

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Definitions:

Dorsalis Pedis Pulse

The pulse felt on the top of the foot, near the ankle, used to assess circulatory status in the lower limb.

Foot Ulcers

Open sores or wounds that develop on the foot, often as a result of diabetes or poor circulation, posing a risk of infection.

Motor Vehicle Accident

An incident involving one or more vehicles that results in property damage, injury, or death.

Driver's Licence

An official document permitting a specific individual to operate one or more types of motorized vehicles on a public road.