Which of the following is an ABCD characteristic of malignant melanoma?
a. Asymmetric borders
b. Borders well demarcated
c. Color of lesion is uniform
d. Diameter less than 6 mm
A
ABCD melanoma mnemonic includes asymmetry, borders that are irregular, color that is not the same all over, and diameter larger than 6 mm and growing.
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The nurse wants to find out how much time a preschooler spends in various activities throughout the day. What should the nurse do to learn this information?
A) Ask the parents to complete a day history. B) Ask the parents to name the games the child knows. C) Ask the child how much time the mother is with the child. D) Ask the parents how many hours is spent playing with the child each day.
The nurse would give the client which of the following instructions about medications to prevent the occurrence of confusion related to adverse effects of medication therapy?
1. Keep expired medications as long as the expiration date is less than 1 year ago. 2. Use a calendar or medication dispensing box to assist with correct dosing. 3. Use moderate amounts of alcohol at will for minor problems and complaints. 4. Double the next medication dose if one dose is forgotten.
A patient who has gastrointestinal bleeding is awake, alert, and oriented. The patient's vital signs are: blood pressure 130/90 mm Hg, pulse 118 beats/minute, respirations 18/minute, and temperature 98.6°F (37°C)
Which of this patient's data collection findings should the nurse consider as a possible sign of early shock? a. Blood pressure 130/90 mm Hg b. Heart rate 118 beats/min c. Respirations 18/min d. Temperature 98.6°F (37°C)