During a skin assessment of a patient's face, the nurse observes a small, waxy nodule with pearly borders. This would alert the nurse to which of the following skin disorders?
A) Basal cell carcinoma
B) Dermatofibroma
C) Angioma
D) Malignant melanoma
Ans: A
Feedback: Basal cell carcinoma usually begins as a small, waxy nodule with rolled, translucent, pearly borders. As it grows, it undergoes central ulceration and sometimes crusting. A benign tumor of the connective tissue that occurs predominantly on the extremities is called a dermatofibroma. An angioma is a benign vascular tumor that involves the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Malignant melanoma presents as a superficial spreading melanoma. The lesion tends to be circular, with irregular outer portions, in a combination of colors.
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