Asked by Hannah Yowell on May 24, 2024
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The nurse is taking care of a 2-year-old child with a macule skin lesion. Which clinical finding should the nurse expect to assess with this type of lesion?
A) Flat, nonpalpable, and irregularly shaped lesion that is greater than 1 cm in diameter
B) Heaped-up keratinized cells, flaky exfoliation, irregular, thick or thin, dry or oily, varied in size
C) Flat, brown mole less than 1 cm in diameter
D) Elevated, flat-topped, firm, rough, superficial papule greater than 1 cm in diameter
Macule Skin Lesion
A flat, distinct, colored area of skin less than 1 cm wide without any change in the texture or thickness of the skin.
Nonpalpable
Unable to be felt by touch, often referring to abnormalities within the body that cannot be detected through physical examination.
Keratinized Cells
Cells that have undergone keratinization, where cells fill with the protein keratin to form a tough, protective layer on the skin, hair, and nails.
- Detect the signs and clinical phenomena of common conditions and skin infections in the pediatric population.
- Illustrate the considerations and nursing interventions for pediatric dermatological conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Detect the signs and clinical phenomena of common conditions and skin infections in the pediatric population.
- Illustrate the considerations and nursing interventions for pediatric dermatological conditions.
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