The nurse notices small purplish dots on the abdomen of a patient. Which of the following demonstrates the best way for the nurse to document the finding?
a. "Multiple petechiae noted across the abdomen."
b. "Scattered ecchymoses noted on abdomen."
c. "Diffuse erythema of the abdomen."
d. "Purpura scattered across abdomen."
ANS: A
Petechiae are small reddish purple hemorrhagic spots, smaller than 0.5 mm in diameter. Ecchymosis is bruising; erythema is redness; and purpura is bleeding into the skin.
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