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    Nur 315 paediatrics and maternity proctored exam

    A child is diagnosed with impetigo. Pustules are the primary lesions found on this child. Which of the following correctly describes pustules?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Pustules are small, elevated, pus-filled lesions commonly seen in bacterial infections like impetigo. B. A superficial area of localized edema is a wheal, not a pustule. C. Serous-filled lesions less than 0.5 cm are called vesicles. D. Serous-filled lesions more than 0.5 cm are called bullae.

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