Mr.Sinnis,a 70-year-old retired postal worker,tells a nurse that he has developed brown spots on his hands and face,which his physician told him are called lentigo senilis,and not to be concerned.He is worried that it might be skin cancer because he hadn't always had them.What is the nurse's best response?

A) Tell him not to be concerned because these are easily-cured premalignant lesions
B) Recommend that they be removed because they have the potential of becoming cancerous
C) Explain that the spots are not cancer,but age spots,a normal change that occurs with aging
D) Ask him what his doctor said about the lesions

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Kendall Durrett · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Lentigo senilis, or age spots, are a normal change in the skin that occurs with aging. These spots are not cancerous, and there is no need for removal unless they become cosmetically concerning to the patient. It is important for the nurse to provide education to the patient about this common and benign condition to alleviate any fears or concerns they may have.

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