Asked by Nawaf Bin Nassar on Jul 26, 2024
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A 40-year-old woman reports a change in mole size, accompanied by color changes, itching, burning, and bleeding over the past month. She has a dark complexion and has no family history of skin cancer, but she has had many blistering sunburns in the past. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) Tell the patient to watch the lesion and report back in 2 months.
B) Refer the patient because of the suggestion of melanoma on the basis of her symptoms.
C) Ask additional questions regarding environmental irritants that may have caused this condition.
D) Tell the patient that these signs suggest a compound nevus, which is very common in young to middle-aged adults.
Compound Nevus
A type of mole that has both junctional and dermal elements, often raised above the skin surface and possibly containing hair.
Melanoma
A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.
Blistering Sunburns
Severe sunburns characterized by the formation of blisters due to overexposure to ultraviolet radiation, indicating a second-degree burn.
- Distinguish between benign and malignant skin lesions and their management.
- Understand the relationship between environmental exposures and skin health.
Verified Answer
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Nur Ain BalqisJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The ABCD danger signs of melanoma are asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, and diameter. In addition, individuals may report a change in size, the development of itching, burning, and bleeding, or a new-pigmented lesion. Any one of these signs raises the suggestion of melanoma and warrants immediate referral.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between benign and malignant skin lesions and their management.
- Understand the relationship between environmental exposures and skin health.