Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who states he has a nevus that has increased in size and changed in color. On examination, the nurse notes an elevated two centimeter lesion that is dark brownish-black in color with irregular borders. The nurse should recognize that these findings are consistent with which of the following medical diagnoses?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The lesion's dark color, size increase, and irregular borders are characteristic of malignant melanoma, a rapidly metastasizing skin cancer.