A client is seen in the health care clinic and a biopsy is performed on a skin lesion that the physician suspects malignant melanoma. The nurse prepares a plan of care for the client based on which characteristics of this type of skin cancer?

A client is seen in the health care clinic and a biopsy is performed on a skin lesion that the physician suspects malignant melanoma. The nurse prepares a plan of care for the client based on which characteristics of this type of skin cancer?

A young student is brought to the school nurse after falling off a swing. The nurse is documenting that the child has bruising on the lateral aspect of the right arm. What term will the nurse use to describe bruising on the skin in documentation?

A nurse is reviewing gerontologic considerations relating to the care of patients with dermatologic problems. What vulnerability results from the age-related loss of subcutaneous tissue?

A patient admitted with severe burns to his face and hands is showing signs of extreme agitation. The nurse should explore the mechanism of burn injury possibly related to:

The nurse notes small (less than 0.5 cm), raised areas that contain serous fluid on a patient's arm. What term should the nurse use to document this finding?