Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 820 of 2368
A client reports that a mole has changed in size and shape over the past few weeks. What should the nurse advise?
- Watch the mole closely for one more year before seeking any further care
- Schedule an appointment with a primary health care provider or dermatologist
- Apply sunscreen to the mole every day and recheck it again in six months
- Wait before seeking care because most changing moles turn out to be harmless
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Correct answer: Schedule an appointment with a primary health care provider or dermatologist
A mole that is evolving is a warning sign of early melanoma. Suspicious moles should be evaluated.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Lifestyle: Skin Cancer. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026