A patient has a surgical scar that extends beyond the original incision site. The area is raised and smooth, and the patient reports that it occasionally itches but is not tender. How would the nurse document this lesion?

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Keloids are characterized by the growth of scar tissue beyond the borders of the original incision, resulting in a raised, smooth area that may itch but typically isn't tender, fitting the description provided.

A Patient Has a Surgical Scar That Extends Beyond the Original