Asked by Tonya Young on Apr 28, 2024
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The nurse notices that a patient has a solid, elevated, circumscribed lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter. How should the nurse document this finding?
A) A bulla
B) A wheal
C) A nodule
D) A papule
Circumscribed Lesion
A well-defined, localized abnormal area on skin or tissue, often differing in color or texture from surrounding areas.
Bulla
An elevated, fluid-filled blister more than 5 mm in diameter that forms on the skin or mucous membranes.
Wheal
A small, raised, and often itchy area on the skin, typically resulting from an allergic reaction or as part of certain skin tests.
- Identify and differentiate between various skin lesions and their significance.
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LW
Laurel WallerMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A papule is something one can feel, is solid, elevated, circumscribed, less than 1 cm in diameter, and is due to superficial thickening in the epidermis. A bulla is larger than 1 cm, superficial, and thin walled. A wheal is superficial, raised, transient, erythematous, and irregular in shape attributable to edema. A nodule is solid, elevated, hard or soft, and larger than 1 cm. The solid, elevated, circumscribed lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that this patient has is a papule.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and differentiate between various skin lesions and their significance.