A nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who expresses concern about
skin cancer. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a potential
indication of a skin malignancy?
a. A lesion with uniform pigmentation
Variations in pigmentation are a possible indication of a skin malignancy. A lesion
with uniform pigmentation is not an expected indication of a skin malignancy.
b. New appearance of petechiae
Petechiae are capillaries that have burst under the skin and appear as small spots on
the skin. Although they can be indications of other conditions, petechiae are not an
expected indication of a skin malignancy.
c. A mole with asymmetrical appearance
An uneven or asymmetrical shape is a potential indication of a skin malignancy. This
is manifested when part of a lesion or mole looks different from the other part
d. The presence of a papule
Papules are solid elevations that are palpable in the skin and are less than 1 cm (0.39
in) in size. They are not an expected indication of a skin malignancy.
2. A nurse is assessing a client who reports pain following physical therapy. Which of
the following questions should the nurse as when assessing the quality of the client’s
pain?
a. “Is your pain constant or intermittent?”
Asking the client whether the pain is constant or intermittent determines the onset,
duration, and pattern of the pain.
b. “What would you rate your pain on a scal
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