A male construction worker asks the nurse if the mole on his arm is skin cancer. During assessment using the mnemonic ABCDE, which finding would the nurse identify as being suspicious of melanoma?
A) Solid, dark brown color
B) Asymmetric, irregular borders
C) Diameter of 3 mm
D) Flat with silvery scales
B
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a. Developed in part by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality b. Designed as a process to assist healthcare professionals with safety concerns in organizations c. Has four phases d. Has three phases
A client who has been hospitalized for a period of time is now being transferred to a rehabilitation center for more long-term care
As he is preparing to be discharged, the client asks the nurse if he can take his chart with them, since it's his record. The nurse responds correctly by saying: A) "You'll have to ask your doctor for permission to do that." B) "We'll make sure that all of your records are sent ahead to the rehab hospital, so you don't really have to worry about those details." C) "Actually, the original record is the property of the hospital, but you are welcome to copies of your records." D) "There's a new law that protects your records, so you're not going to be able to have access to them."
A client makes various statements related to managing menopausal symptoms. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I know swimming will help prevent osteoporosis." b. "I eat a diet high in calcium." c. "I try to limit my red meat and sugar." d. "I drink only occasional alcohol and caffeine."
Care of a person with AIDS involves which of the following?
a. Surgical treatment b. I&O and daily weight measurements c. Restricting fluids d. Limiting exercises