The nurse notes small (less than 0.5 cm), raised areas that contain serous fluid on a patient's arm. What term would the nurse use to document this finding?

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A vesicle is a small (less than 0.5 cm), raised area that contains serous fluid. A macule is a flat, colored spot on the skin. A papule is a small, solid elevation on the skin. A cyst is a closed sac that contains fluid or semisolid material.

The Nurse Notes Small (Less Than 0