During a Routine Physical Examination of a Client's Lungs, the Nurse

question 62

Multiple Choice

During a routine physical examination of a client's lungs, the nurse notes a pink papule that is flat and erythematous with surface crusting on the client's upper chest. The nurse should notify the physician of this finding because the nurse suspects the papule might indicate what?

• A)Squamous cell carcinoma
• B)Basal cell carcinoma
• C)Actinic keratosis
• D)Malignant melanoma

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.

Desired Behavior

is a specific way of acting that is encouraged or expected within a particular context, often to achieve a certain goal or standard.

Manager

An individual responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals.

Punishment

A method used to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior by imposing negative consequences.