Question

When the nurse is assessing the skin of an older client, which of these data will be most important to report to the physician? Select all that apply

a. A multicolored lesion is present on the client's thigh
b. Liver spots are present on both hands
c. Cherry hemangiomas are scattered on the client's back
d. The skin on the extremities is paper thin
e. Dryness of the skin
f. Asymmetric 8-mm dark lesion on the forehead

Answer 1

Hi !

When the nurse is assessing the skin of an older client, which of these data will be most important to report to the physician? Select all that apply

a. A multicolored lesion is present on the client's thigh

e. Dryness of the skin

f. Asymmetric 8-mm dark lesion on the forehead