During the assessment of an elderly client's skin, the nurse notes small areas of hyperpigmentation on the dorsal aspect of the client's hands. The client states, "I've been getting more of these big freckles as I get older."
The nurse realizes this finding is due to: 1. Senile lentigines
2. Cherry angiomas
3. Cutaneous tags
4. Cutaneous horns
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Rationale 1: The nurse is describing "liver spots" or areas of hyperpigmentation over the backs of the client's hands.
Rationale 2: Cherry angiomas are small, bright red spots common in older adults.
Rationale 3: Cutaneous tags may appear on the neck and upper chest.
Rationale 4: Cutaneous horns may occur on any part of the face.
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