Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2192 of 2368
During a skin assessment, which mole finding should the nurse report to the provider?
- Irregular edges
- A symmetrical shape
- A diameter of 3 mm
- A shape that has stayed the same
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Correct answer: Irregular edges
Irregular borders are one sign of possible early melanoma in the ABCDE mnemonic.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Integumentary Assessment: Skin. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026