While Reviewing the Medical Record of a Client with a Skin

question 12

Multiple Choice

While reviewing the medical record of a client with a skin disorder, the nurse finds the term "lichenification" in the record. Which symptom would the nurse anticipate to assess in this client?

• A) A hardening or thickening of the skin with markings
• B) An irregular, elevated scar tissue
• C) A crack in the skin that breaks through keratin
• D) A scratch that breaks the skin's surface