Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has multiple nevi. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a possible sign of malignancy?
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Correct Answer:
Irregular borders
Rationale:
🟣 Irregular borders are a classic warning sign of malignant skin lesions, particularly melanoma.
🟣 This finding is part of the ABCDE criteria used to identify suspicious moles.
🟣 Malignant cells grow in an uncontrolled manner, producing uneven, jagged, or notched edges.
🟣 Early recognition and reporting allow for timely biopsy and intervention, improving prognosis.
❌ Incorrect Options Explained
🟣 Intense pruritus may be associated with benign irritation, allergic reactions, or inflammation rather than cancer.
🟣 Purulent drainage suggests infection and inflammation, not malignant transformation.
🟣 Uniform pigmentation is characteristic of benign nevi, indicating symmetrical and stable melanocyte activity.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
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