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

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A rough, reddish macule on the ear can indicate actinic keratosis, which is considered a premalignant condition due to its potential to progress to squamous cell carcinoma.

The Presence of Which Skin Assessment Finding Should Cause the Nurse