A nurse notes what may be a melanoma on a client's skin. A characteristic of the lesion that is consistent with a melanoma is:
A. Symmetry
B. Regular borders
C. Reddened coloration
D. A diameter of more than 6 mm
D
D. The ABCD Rule of Melanoma. Here is a simple way to remember the characteristics that should alert you to the possibility of malignant melanoma: A Asymmetry of lesion, B Borders irregular, C Color blue/black or variegated, D Diameter >6 mm.
A. The ABCD Rule of Melanoma. Here is a simple way to remember the characteristics that should alert you to the possibility of malignant melanoma: A Asymmetry of lesion, B Borders irregular, C Color blue/black or variegated, D Diameter >6 mm.
B. The ABCD Rule of Melanoma. Here is a simple way to remember the characteristics that should alert you to the possibility of malignant melanoma: A Asymmetry of lesion, B Borders irregular, C Color blue/black or variegated, D Diameter >6 mm.
C. The ABCD Rule of Melanoma. Here is a simple way to remember the characteristics that should alert you to the possibility of malignant melanoma: A Asymmetry of lesion, B Borders irregular, C Color blue/black or variegated, D Diameter >6 mm.
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