The nurse is assessing a patient who presents with a bruised ankle caused by an injury. When documenting this finding, which term is most appropriate for the nurse to use?

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Ecchymosis is the correct term to use when documenting a bruised ankle caused by an injury, as it refers to a large bruise or discoloration caused by bleeding underneath the skin, typically resulting from trauma.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Presents with a Bruised