During a routine physical examination of a client's lungs, the nurse notes a pink papule that is flat and erythematous with surface crusting on the client's upper chest. The nurse should notify the physician of this finding because the nurse suspects the papule might indicate what?
A)Squamous cell carcinoma
B)Basal cell carcinoma
C)Actinic keratosis
D)Malignant melanoma

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A)Superficial basal cell carcinoma is often found on the trunk, and it manifests as a papule or plaque that is flat, pink, erythematous, and crusting. Squamous cell carcinoma is most often found on parts that are exposed to the sun, such as the face and hands. It usually appears as a small, firm, red nodule that may bleed as it grows. Malignant melanoma manifests as black, brown, or multicolored nodules or plaques. Actinic keratosis is a precancerous condition. The lesion appears as a shiny, rough macule.
B)Superficial basal cell carcinoma is often found on the trunk, and it manifests as a papule or plaque that is flat, pink, erythematous, and crusting. Squamous cell carcinoma is most often found on parts that are exposed to the sun, such as the face and hands. It usually appears as a small, firm, red nodule that may bleed as it grows. Malignant melanoma manifests as black, brown, or multicolored nodules or plaques. Actinic keratosis is a precancerous condition. The lesion appears as a shiny, rough macule.
C)Superficial basal cell carcinoma is often found on the trunk, and it manifests as a papule or plaque that is flat, pink, erythematous, and crusting. Squamous cell carcinoma is most often found on parts that are exposed to the sun, such as the face and hands. It usually appears as a small, firm, red nodule that may bleed as it grows. Malignant melanoma manifests as black, brown, or multicolored nodules or plaques. Actinic keratosis is a precancerous condition. The lesion appears as a shiny, rough macule.
D)Superficial basal cell carcinoma is often found on the trunk, and it manifests as a papule or plaque that is flat, pink, erythematous, and crusting. Squamous cell carcinoma is most often found on parts that are exposed to the sun, such as the face and hands. It usually appears as a small, firm, red nodule that may bleed as it grows. Malignant melanoma manifests as black, brown, or multicolored nodules or plaques. Actinic keratosis is a precancerous condition. The lesion appears as a shiny, rough macule.

During a Routine Physical Examination of a Client's Lungs, the Nurse