Author Question: A nurse is caring for a client with vitiligo. The client wants to know the reason for the white ... (Read 73 times)

ENagel · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse is caring for a client with vitiligo. The client wants to know the reason for the white patches on his skin. What reason should the nurse include in her response to the client?

A) The white patches are due to the result of a deficiency of vitamin D.
B) The white patches occur when melanocytes stop making melanin.
C) The white patches occur when there is a low carotene level.
D) The white patches occur as a result of the lack of calcitrol in the body.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching the client about various aspects of the skin. What is the importance of sebum?

A) Prevents hardening of collagen
B) Prevents drying of skin
C) Keeps skin bacteria free
D) Prevents diaphoresis