A patient's skin lesion has been described as a nodule. The nurse expects which findings to be present? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The margins of the lesion are clearly identifiable.
2. The lesion is pus-filled.
3. The lesion is flat and nonpalpable.
4. The lesion is firm.
5. The lesion is within the dermis.
1,4,5
Rationale 1: A nodule is well circumscribed.
Rationale 2: Pustules, abscesses, and furuncles are pus-filled lesions.
Rationale 3: Flat, nonpalpable lesions are macules. An example is a freckle.
Rationale 4: Nodules are firm and palpable.
Rationale 5: Nodules are located within the dermis, deeper than a papule.
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