Erica W. asked

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Upon examining the skin, the nurse sees a solid, elevated, hard lesion that is greater than 1 cm in diameter. What is the correct documentation for this lesion? nodule, papule, wheal, or bulla? Which one and why?

December 8th, 2024

William A. answered

The correct documentation for this lesion is a nodule. A nodule is described as a firm, raised lesio...

December 8th, 2024

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