A patient expresses concern that a new lesion may be melanoma. Which finding suggests a malignant melanoma?
a. Nonblanching lesion
b. Irregular border
c. Diameter less than 5 mm
d. Black color of the lesion
ANS: B
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Which statement made by the client after a bilateral adrenalectomy indicates a need for further clarification regarding medications?
A. "I will take my cortisol replacement with food." B. "I will avoid aspirin or aspirin-containing products." C. "If I have any kind of stress, I will increase my doses of cortisol." D. "If I have nausea or vomiting, I will skip the medication until I am better."
A major purpose of constructing a frequency distribution with sample data is to:
a. Estimate a population parameter b. Test a research hypothesis c. Get an organized view of an entire set of scores d. Get experience with statistical software
Research data support the relationship between the exposure of ultraviolet light (UVL) and the development of what?
a. Basal cell carcinoma b. Squamous cell carcinoma c. Hodgkin lymphoma d. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma e. Soft tissue sarcoma