The nurse is caring for a child with neurofibromatosis. What local manifestations does the nurse expect to assess in this child? (Select all that apply.)
A) Pigmented nevi
B) Axillary freckling
C) Café-au-lait spots
D) Slowly growing cutaneous neurofibromas
E) Wheals that spread irregularly and fade within a few hours

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Local manifestations of neurofibromatosis include pigmented nevi, axillary freckling, café-au-lait spots, and slowly growing cutaneous neurofibromas. Wheals that spread irregularly and fade within a few hours are characteristic of urticaria.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Child with Neurofibromatosis