During a focused interview of a client, the nurse learns about an open lesion on the client's head that has not healed in several months. Which conclusion is appropriate for the nurse to make based on this data?
1. The client may have a thyroid disease.
2. The client may have a malignancy.
3. The client may be pregnant.
4. The client may have meningitis.
Correct Answer: 2
Wounds or lesions that do not heal, swellings, or masses should be assessed because this finding may indicate the client has a malignancy. This finding doesn't necessarily indicate the client has a thyroid problem. Pregnancy does not make the body less likely to heal. This particular client does not exhibit symptoms of meningitis such as complaints of a stiff neck and headache.
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