During the skin assessment of a client, the nurse observes a skin lesion that is elevated, round, and filled with serum. Identify the type of lesion.

Choice A rationale

Scoliosis is identified by a lateral curve of the spine, resulting in uneven shoulders and prominent scapula when bending forward. These physical findings are characteristic of scoliosis, aiding its diagnosis.

Choice B rationale

Muscular dystrophy causes symmetrical muscle weakening, not the asymmetry of scoliosis. It does not present with the specific spinal curvature described.

Choice C rationale

Kyphosis involves a rounded upper back, not a lateral spinal curve. It leads to a hunched posture rather than the shoulder and scapula asymmetry seen in scoliosis.

Choice D rationale

Lordosis is characterized by an exaggerated inward curve of the lower back, not affecting shoulder and scapula symmetry as in scoliosis. It primarily involves the lumbar spine, not causing the described physical findings.

Choice A rationale

Signs of medication overdose in Parkinson's disease typically include hallucinations, confusion, and dyskinesia (involuntary movements), rather than slurred speech and drooling. These symptoms are more associated with disease progression.

Choice B rationale

Increasing the medication dose might help in early or middle stages, but slurred speech and drooling indicate more advanced disease stages. Adjusting the dose might not address these specific symptoms effectively.

Choice C rationale

An exacerbation in Parkinson's disease would typically involve a worsening of existing symptoms like tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia (slowness of movement). Slurred speech and drooling suggest a more chronic progression rather than an acute exacerbation.

Choice D rationale

In the late stages of Parkinson's disease, symptoms can include significant motor dysfunction, slurred speech, and excessive drooling due to impaired swallowing and muscle control. These are signs of advanced disease progression.