The presence of which skin assessment finding,if noted on an older adult patient,should cause the nurse to suspect a premalignancy?
A)Numerous small red papules on the chest and back
B)An oozing,rough,reddish macule on the ear
C)An irregularly shaped mole on the face or shoulders
D)Brown,greasy lesions on the neck

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Actinic keratosis begins in vascular areas as a reddish macule or papule that has a rough,yellowish brown scale that may itch or cause discomfort.Actinic keratosis may evolve into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)if not treated,so it should receive prompt attention.Red papules,irregularly shaped moles,and brown greasy lesions are not likely to be precancerous.

The Presence of Which Skin Assessment Finding,if Noted on an Older