Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has basal cell carcinoma on her nose. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Basal cell carcinoma typically appears as a translucent, pearly papule with rolled borders. Multi-colored lesions (B) suggest melanoma, crusted lesions (C) suggest squamous cell carcinoma, and dry macules (D) are unrelated.