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The nurse needs to be familiar with the various lesions that may be identified during skin assessment. Match each description given below with the appropriate term.

-A large patch showing capillary bleeding into tissues

Question

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The nurse needs to be familiar with the various lesions that may be identified during skin assessment. Match each description given below with the appropriate term.

-A large patch showing capillary bleeding into tissues

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ecchymosis (bruise) is a large patch showing capillary bleeding into tissues.

Answer: B 
 Petechiae are small, pinpoint-sized lesions that appear as tiny red or purple spots on the skin, caused by capillary bleeding.

Note: The other terms listed have different descriptions and do not match the given description in the question.

MATCHING The Nurse Needs to Be Familiar with the Various Lesions