Human papillomavirus (HPV) produces verrucous growths. What term can the nurse use to describe these lesions to the patient?
a. Warts
b. Rashes
c. Blisters
d. Papules
ANS: A
Verrucous means "wart-like." HPV causes wart-like growths, not rashes, blisters, or papules.
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