ATI Capstone Week 10 Exam | Nurselytic

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During a routine physical examination, a nurse observes a 1-cm (0.4-in) lesion on a client’s chest. The lesion is raised and flesh-colored with pearly and waxy borders that are well defined. The nurse should recognize that this finding is suggestive of which of the following types of skin cancer?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Basal cell carcinoma. This type of skin cancer is characterized by raised, flesh-colored lesions with pearly and waxy borders that are well-defined. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer and typically appears on sun-exposed areas like the chest. Actinic keratosis (choice
A) presents as rough, scaly patches; malignant melanoma (choice
B) usually appears as an irregularly shaped, dark-colored mole; squamous cell carcinoma (choice
C) manifests as red, scaly patches or open sores.
Therefore, based on the specific characteristics described in the question, the most appropriate choice is D.

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