Upon assessment of the patient's skin, the nurse notices pinpoint hemorrhages on the patient's arms. The nurse would be correct in documenting these as which of the following?
A) Lichenification
B) Plaques
C) Petechiae
D) Pustules
Ans: C
Feedback: Petechiae are round red or purple macule that occurs as a result of blood extravasation. Lichenification occurs when there is a thickening and roughening of the skin. Refer to Chart 55-3. Plaques are elevated, palpable, solid masses. Vesicles that are pus-filled are called pustules.
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