A patient with a basal cell carcinoma of the nose will be having the lesion removed by curettage and electrodesiccation. The nurse knows that the lesion must meet what criteria for this type of procedure? Select all that apply.

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A patient with a basal cell carcinoma of the nose will be having the lesion removed by curettage and electrodesiccation. The nurse knows that the lesion must meet what criteria for this type of procedure?  Select all that apply.

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Curettage and electrodesiccation is a procedure typically used for small, superficial basal cell carcinomas that are less than 2 cm in diameter and have not extended into the deeper layers of the skin. Option C is incorrect because a lesion that measures 4 cm or larger would not be appropriate for this procedure. Option D is incorrect because the thickness of the dermis is not a criteria for determining the suitability of the procedure. Option E is incorrect because lesions that have extended into the subcutaneous tissue would require a different type of treatment.

A Patient with a Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Nose