The nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client and notes a round, elevated, fluid-filled mass approximately 0.4 cm in size. Which term is the most appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this finding in the medical record?

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A round, elevated, fluid-filled mass is characteristic of a vesicle, which is a type of primary skin lesion. A macule is a flat, non-elevated area of skin discoloration, while a papule is a small, solid, elevated mass. A tumor is a general term for any abnormal growth or swelling, which may or may not be fluid-filled. Therefore, choice A (Vesicle) is the most appropriate term to use in this scenario.

The Nurse Is Performing a Skin Assessment on a Client