NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Day – June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022

The nurse is reviewing the record of a client with a suspected malignant melanoma. Which assessment finding would support this diagnosis?

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Correct! The answer is number 3

Rationale:

Answer: 3

Rationale: Shades of blue in a mole are considered ominous for malignant melanoma. Genital warts are associated with cancer of the cervix. The dimpling of the skin of the breast is associated with breast cancer. A mole with round, smooth borders should be a normal finding.

Additional Info

Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection
Content Area: Adult Health: Oncology
Health Problem: Adult Health: Cancer: Skin

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition