A nurse is inspecting the patient's skin for signs of melanoma. Which of the following may the nurse find during the assessment if the patient exhibits signs of melanoma? Select all that apply
A) Pale red rash
B) Lesions that are either dark brown or black in color
C) Lesions with irregular borders
D) Raised lesions with hair growing from them
E) Lesions greater than 6 mm
F) Lesions greater than 3 mm
B, C, E
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A) Socialism B) Industrialization C) Secularism D) Agriculture
The nurse is assessing a patient who is about to receive antifungal drug therapy. Which condition, if found in the patient, would be of most concern?
a. Diabetes mellitus b. Liver disease c. Pulmonary disease d. Bleeding disorders
A client admitted for difficulty breathing becomes worse. Which assessment findings indicate that the client has developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Oxygen administered at 100%, PaO2 60 b. Increased dyspnea c. Anxiety d. Chest pain e. Pitting pedal edema f. Clubbing of fingertips
A staff nurse disagreed with the nurse manager's decision not to allow smoking breaks. The staff nurse then began discussing the decision with other members of the staff who smoked. The staff nurse escalated the conflict by:
a. Competition b. Bickering c. Constriction of others d. Coalition formation