While assessing the skin of a 45-year-old, fair-skinned client, the nurse notes a lesion on the medial aspect of the lower leg. It has irregular borders, with various shades of black and brown. The client states that the lesion itches occasionally and bled slightly a few weeks ago. The client also reveals a history of sunburns. Based on these signs and symptoms, the nurse suspects: actinic keratoses. melanoma. basal cell carcinoma. squamous cell carcinoma.
[Verified Answer]: While assessing the skin of a 45-year-old,…
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