Posted: August 16th, 2017

When the nurse assesses the patient and observes blue-red and dark brown plaques and nodules, she recognizes that these manifestations are associated with

When the nurse assesses the patient and observes blue-red and dark brown plaques and nodules, she recognizes that these manifestations are associated with
a) Kaposi’s sarcoma.
Kaposi’s sarcoma is a frequent comorbidity of the patient with AIDS.
b) platelet disorders.
With platelet disorders, the nurse observes ecchymoses (bruising) and purpura (bleeding into the skin).
c) allergic reactions.
Urticaria (wheals or hives) is the manifestation of allergic reactions.
d) syphilis.
A painless chancre or ulcerated lesion is a typical finding in the patient with syphilis.