The patient has come to the clinic complaining of bleeding from what she calls a "mole" on her neck. She states that her mother died from skin cancer at a fairly early age because she was fair-skinned and had a lot of exposure to the sun
Because of this, the patient has been going for tanning sessions regularly for several years to keep her dark and to protect her from the sun. The nurse prepares to examine the "mole" while being especially watchful for: (Select all that apply.)
a. uneven shape of the mole (asymmetry).
b. ragged or blurred edges of the mole border.
c. pigmentation that is not uniform.
d. size of the mole.
A, B, C, D
The warning signs of skin cancer using the ABCD mnemonic include: A for Asymmetry—look for uneven shape; B for Border irregularity—look for edges that are blurred, notched, or ragged; C for Color—pigmentation is not uniform; blue, black, brown variegated, tan, or areas of unusual color such as pink, white, gray, or red; and D for Diameter—greater than the size of a typical pencil eraser. Also, identify any skin lesion or nevi that starts to bleed or ooze or feels different (swollen, hard, lumpy, itchy, or tender to the touch).
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