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madam-professor

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The nurse is inspecting the fingernails of a client who is diagnosed with polycythemia. Which assessment data would be expected for this client?
 
  1. Dark red nails.
  2. Horizontal white bands.
  3. Pale nail beds.
  4. Spoon-shaped nails.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a female client and notes facial hirsutism. The client asks the nurse, Why did this happen to me? Which statement is the nurse's best response?
 
  1. Your diet is not nutritionally balanced.
  2. You may have some hormone imbalances.
  3. Usually, there is not a known cause for this condition.
  4. You need to take vitamins.



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Answer to Question 1

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The client with polycythemia has nails that appear dark red due to a pathological increase in red blood cells. Horizontal white bands in the nails are seen with the client who has been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis. Pale nail beds are associated with anemia or peripheral circulatory disorders. Spoon-shaped nails may be related to iron deficiency.

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Correct Answer: 2

Hirsutism is the occurrence of excess body hair in females on the face, chest, abdomen, arms, and legs, following the male pattern. It is typically due to endocrine or metabolic dysfunction, but may be idiopathic in nature. Hirsutism is not typically linked to nutrition. Hirsutism is typically due to endocrine or metabolic dysfunction. Clients with hirsutism do not need more vitamins, since hirsutism is often the result of endocrine or metabolic dysfunction.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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