The nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client and notes an oval-shaped,elevated,fluid-filled mass that is approximately 1.5 centimeter in size.The nurse would correctly document this finding as which of the following?

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A bulla is an elevated fluid-filled mass that is larger than a vesicle, typically greater than 1 centimeter in size. A vesicle is similar but smaller, typically less than 1 centimeter in size. A papule is a solid, raised lesion that is less than 1 centimeter in size. A tumor is a general term for any abnormal growth or swelling, and may refer to a mass that is solid or fluid-filled.

The Nurse Is Performing a Skin Assessment on a Client