Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
During a routine physical examination, a nurse observes a 1-cm (0.4-in) lesion on a client's chest. The lesion is raised and flesh-colored with pearly, white borders. The nurse should recognize that this finding is suggestive of which of the following types of skin cancer?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a raised, flesh-colored lesion with pearly, white borders. It is the most common type of skin cancer.