A client with a history of chronic allergic dermatitis is concerned because of area where the skin had become thickened and rough. This type of lesion is:
1. Lichenification.
2. Excoriation.
3. Ulceration.
4. Ecchymosis.
Lichenification.
Rationale: Conditions such as chronic dermatitis can cause the epidermis to become rough and thickened. Superficial skin markings will also become more visible. Excoriation is an abrasion of the epidermis. Ulceration is a localized area of tissue necrosis. Ecchymosis is a red-purple discoloration of the skin.
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