The "ABCD" rule can be used to observe for signs and symptoms of melanoma. These are
1. Abrupt appearance, black, change, and diameter.
2. Acute onset, black or dark appearance, change, and dimension.
3. Appearance, bleeding, circumference, and darkness.
4. Asymmetry, border irregularity, color, and diameter.
ANS: 4
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