The nurse is collecting data from a client who is being seen at the ambulatory care clinic for a routine physical examination. While listening to the client's lungs, the nurse notes a small, indurated, scaled spot on the client's upper chest
The nurse records the findings. Based upon your knowledge, which of the following diagnoses most closely resembles the nurse's findings? 1. Squamous cell carcinoma
2. Basal cell carcinoma
3. Malignant melanoma
4. Actinic keratosis
1. Squamous cell carcinoma
Rationale:
Squamous cell carcinoma most often appears as a flesh-colored, erythematous, indurated scaly plaque. Basal cell carcinoma presents as a small fleshy bump. Malignant melanoma manifests as black, brown, or multicolored nodules or plaques. Actinic keratosis is a precancerous condition. The lesion appears as a sore, rough, scaly plaque.
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