NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

Scenario/Extract:

Laboratory results

Cholesterol
<200 mg/dL
(5.2 mmol/L)
220 mg/dL
(5.7 mmol/L)

The nurse is collecting data from a client during a routine physical examination. Which of the following findings would be most important to report to the health care provider?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Brownish skin thickening on the neck may indicate acanthosis nigricans, associated with insulin resistance or diabetes, requiring prompt reporting.

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