A hemorrhage under the skin that is 3 cm in diameter or larger is a/an ________

A) diaphoresis
B) ecchymosis
C) exudate
D) seborrhea


B
Explanation: A) Diaphoresis is sweating, not bleeding.
B) Correct!
C) An exudate is a fluid, not bleeding.
D) Seborrhea does not involve bleeding.

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