Question

The nurse is completing an assessment on a 2-year-old child. The nurse notes the presence of a raised reddish purple spot on the back of the child's neck. Which statement about this finding is correct?These lesions will normally fade as the child ages

Answer 1

Answer:

Purpura

Explanation:

These raised reddish purple spots are most likely to be caused by a little pooling of blood under the skin and this condition is termed as Senile Purpura. These spots often fade away as the child ages.

There are no serious complication related to this that may need higher medical attention but some rare serious cases have been seen when the patient also has blood clotting disorder.