Asked by Barshap Dhargyal on May 10, 2024
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A 42-year-old woman states that she has noticed several small, slightly raised, bright red dots on her chest. On examination, the nurse confirms the presence of these "dots." How should the nurse document these findings?
A) Anasarca
B) Scleroderma
C) Senile angiomas
D) Latent myeloma
Senile Angiomas
Small, cherry-red spots on the skin, resulting from blood vessels dilating, typically appearing in older adults.
Anasarca
A medical condition characterized by widespread swelling of the body due to the accumulation of fluid in the extracellular space.
Scleroderma
A group of autoimmune diseases that cause the skin and connective tissues to harden and tighten.
- Discern and separate various skin lesions and understand their relevance.
Verified Answer
KV
Kristiana VirayMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cherry (senile) angiomas are small, smooth, slightly raised bright red dots that commonly appear on the trunk of adults over 30 years old. Anasarca is bilateral or generalized edema all over the body. Scleroderma is tight, "hard" skin that causes problems with mobility. Myeloma is cancer of plasma cells. The small, smooth, slightly raised bright red dots this patient has are cherry (senile) angiomas. These commonly appear on the trunk of adults over 30 years old.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and separate various skin lesions and understand their relevance.