When assessing for squamous cell cancer (SCC),a home health nurse is particularly concerned about a suspicious lesion on the:
A)leg of a 60-year-old Asian female.
B)neck of a 73-year-old Hispanic female.
C)Lower lip of a 70-year-old African American male.
D)back of a 90-year-old Caucasian male.

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SCC is skin cancer arising from the epidermis and is found most often on the scalp,outer ears,lower lip,and dorsum of the hands.Approximately 90% of lip lesions can be attributed to squamous cell carcinoma.SCC is more common in men and older adults.SCC is the most common skin cancer in African-Americans.

When Assessing for Squamous Cell Cancer (SCC),a Home Health Nurse