Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)

Included In This Lesson
Outline
ABCDE
- A-Asymmetry- is the mole irregular in shape?
- B-Border- is the border irregular, notched, or poorly defined?
- C-Color- does the color vary (for example, between shades of brown, red, white, blue, or black)?
- D-Diameter- is the diameter more than 6 mm?
- E-Elevation or Evolution – is it raised or has it changed in the last 6 months
Description
Evaluation of irregular moles that could possibly be cancerous
Nursing Mnemonics
In this course, you’ll be able to learn different mnemonics that will help you to remember the need to know nursing information!