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Patient introduction: F. E. is a 74-year-old woman who comes to the medical clinic with concerns...

Patient introduction: F. E. is a 74-year-old woman who comes to the medical clinic with concerns related to various “spots” on

her face. She says they have been there for a while and she thought they were just “age spots” but got

concerned after her friend was diagnosed with malignant melanoma.

Physical Assessment

-List the steps included in the physical assessment. Describe the specific characteristics of

the skin lesions would you be looking for. A minimum of three sentences for each paragraph

(minimum).

Diagnostic Test

Discuss the diagnostic studies expected to be ordered and the rationale for each test. A

minimum of three sentences for each paragraph (minimum).

Please cite the reference. Thanks

or the link of the reference

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