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NUNP 6531 Question and answers rated A+ Skin Cancer S/Sx's - correct answer 1) open sore, does not heal x3 weeks 2) spot or sore that burns, itches, stings, crusts, or bleeds 3) any mole/spot that changes size/texture, develops irreg borders, appears pearly/translucent/multi-colored *BCC ...

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NUNP 6531 - Integumentary Disorders
Skin Cancer S/Sx's - correct answer ✔1) open sore, does not heal x3 weeks
2) spot or sore that burns, itches, stings, crusts, or bleeds
3) any mole/spot that changes size/texture, develops irreg borders, appears
pearly/translucent/multi-colored


*BCC = most common but, MM = most fatal


ABCDE's of Melanoma - correct answer ✔Assymetry (of entire lesion)
Border (irregularities)
Color (variability within lesion/brown-black)
Diameter (>6mm = 1/4 inch)
Elevation (recently raised)


melanoma - correct answer ✔-Dx: skin biopsy (shave or punch)
-referral to dermatologist or surgeon for wide excision


actinic keratosis - correct answer ✔-Tx of few lesions: cryotherapy and
surgical interventions (tangential excision or curettage followed by
electrodesiccation).
-Bx: to exclude or confirm the presence of invasive SCC
--Lesions that appear indurated (suggests SCC)
--Painful, ulcerated, or bleeding lesions
--Hyperkeratotic/hypertrophic AKs that failed to
resolve after standard therapies or recurred rapidly
(<3 months)

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