A client presents to the primary care clinic for an annual physical. The nurse caring for the client notes that the client's healthcare provider uses the ABCD mnemonic to assess suspicious skin lesions
What does the "D" in ABCD represent?
A) Diameter of lesion greater than 8mm
B) Distance of lesion to an additional lesion
C) Diameter of lesion greater than 6mm
D) Depth of lesion
Answer: C
The ABCD rule is used to assess suspicious lesions:
Asymmetry (One half of the nevus does not match the other half.)
Border irregularity (Edges are ragged, blurred, or notched.)
Color variation or dark black color
Diameter greater than 6 mm (size of a pencil eraser)
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