A client visits an outpatient clinic and asks the nurse to look at a mole on her upper back. The client states that she can see the mole in a mirror and thinks it is changing. The nurse knows that moles that change can indicate a melanoma. The nurse looks for the following signs of a melanoma. (Select all that apply.)
1. Moles that have a diameter greater than 6 mm
2. Moles that are asymmetrical
3. Moles with irregular borders
4. Moles that have changed in color to black, brown, red, white, or blue
5. Moles that hurt all the time
6. Moles that are edematous
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