When assessing a client's skin, the nurse finds freckles. How would the nurse document the lesions?

Nodule

Papule

Wheal

Macule

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   A nodule is a solid, raised lesion that is typically larger than 1 cm in diameter and extends deeper into the skin.
B.   A papule is a small, raised, solid lesion, less than 1 cm, but not typically used for documenting freckles.
C.   A wheal is a raised, erythematous area, often a result of an allergic reaction, not a freckle.
D.   A macule is a flat, pigmented area of skin, less than 1 cm in diameter, which accurately describes freckles.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Scale refers to flakes of dead skin cells and is not typically used to describe acne lesions.
B. Pustules are small, inflamed, pus-filled lesions, which are characteristic of acne.

C. A macule is a flat, discolored spot on the skin and does not apply to the raised, pus-filled lesions seen in acne.
D. A papule is a small, solid, raised lesion, but it is not filled with pus like a pustule. Acne lesions are often described as pustules when they contain pus.

A. 15 B. 12 C. 6 D. 8

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A GCS of 15 indicates full consciousness and alertness.
B. A GCS of 12 indicates moderate impairment of consciousness.
C. A GCS of 6 indicates severe impairment, but not necessarily comatose.
D. A GCS of 8 or below is considered to indicate a comatose state.

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When assessing a client's skin, the nurse finds freckles. How would the nurse document the lesions?

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When assessing a client's skin, the nurse finds acne. How would the nurse document the lesions?

Correct Answer is B

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Correct Answer is D

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