Which of these statements about the characteristics of malignant melanoma is TRUE?
a. It begins as a preexisting mole or nevus.
b. The nevus is regular in shape.
c. The nevus is a uniform light-brown color.
d. The nevus is smaller than 6 millimeters in diameter.
A
Malignant melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin neoplasm, may begin in a preexisting mole and metastasize to every body organ via the blood and lymphatic systems; its incidence is accelerating as the result of increased sun exposure.
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a. have the caregiver demonstrate changing the CVAD dressing. b. instruct the client on the importance of follow-up visits for lab studies. c. have client and caregiver verbalize symptoms of line infection. d. provide the client and caregiver with verbal and written instructions.
A patient with a brain tumor is prescribed an antiseizure medication. The nurse realizes that the purpose of this medication will be to:
1. Eliminate all seizure activity. 2. Reduce focal seizures. 3. Premedicate for status epilepticus. 4. Control the onset of seizure activity.