An older adult man states he has a sore above his lip that has not healed and is getting bigger.The nurse observes a red scaly patch with an ulcerated center and sharp margins.The nurse recognizes these features as commonly associated with Bowen disease, a form of:
A)Kaposi sarcoma.
B)malignant melanoma.
C)basal cell carcinoma.
D)squamous cell carcinoma.

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Bowen disease is a dysplasia of the basal layer of the dermis or carcinoma in situ. It often is found on unexposed areas of the body and is demonstrated by flat, reddish, scaly patches. These lesions may enlarge to more than 1 cm in diameter.

An Older Adult Man States He Has a Sore Above