While assessing a patient with suspected skin cancer, the nurse observes an elevated blue-black lesion on the patient's ear. The nurse knows that this is indicative of which of the following types of skin cancer?
A) Basal cell carcinoma
B) Squamous cell carcinoma
C) Dermatofibroma
D) Malignant melanoma
Ans: D
Feedback: A malignant melanoma presents itself as a superficial spreading melanoma that may appear in a combination of colors, with hues of tan, brown, and black mixed with gray, blue-black, or white. The lesion tends to be circular, with irregular out portions. Refer to Figure 56-7. See Figure 56-6 for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma presentations. A dermatofibroma presents as a firm, dome-shaped papule or nodule that may be skin colored or pinkish-brown.
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