The terms discrete, linear, annular, and zosteriform refer to which characteristic of skin lesions?
a. morphology c. grouping or arrangement
b. size d. types of exudate
C
The grouping or arrangement of lesions is described as discrete, grouped, confluent, linear, annular, polycyclic, generalized, or zosteriform. Morphology refers to the form and structure of skin lesions. The terms primary and secondary refer to the morphology. The size of lesions is described in terms of centimeters. Use a ruler to measure. Exudate is defined as fluid, cells, or other substances that have been discharged from cells or blood vessels through small pores or breaks in the cell membranes. Types of exudate are perspiration, pus, and serum.
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