Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)
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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
CH12-14,40
Concepts Covered:
- Hematologic Disorders
- Oncology Disorders
- Hematologic Disorders
- Pregnancy Risks
- Respiratory Disorders
- Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
- Integumentary Disorders
- Studying
Study Plan Lessons
Hematology Module Intro
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sickle Cell Anemia
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Thrombocytopenia
Oncology Module Intro
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Oncology Important Points
Breast Cancer Concept Map
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Sickle Cell Anemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Thrombocytopenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s, Non-Hodgkin’s)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Case Study (60 min)
Leukemia Case Study (60 min)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Leukemia
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)
Coagulation Studies (PT, PTT, INR)
Platelets (PLT) Lab Values
White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values
Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values
Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values
Cultures
Types of Anemia Nursing Mnemonic (Always Introduce Special Patients)
Treatment of Sickle Cell Nursing Mnemonic (HOP to the hospital)
Leukemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (ANT)
Lymphoma – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (NURSE For Pete’s Sake)
Evaluation of Irregular Moles Nursing Mnemonic (ABCDE)
Cancer – Early Warning Signs Nursing Mnemonic (CAUTION UP)
Cancer – Nursing Priorities Nursing Mnemonic (CANCER)