Which Nail Change Found on Examination Would Be Most Alarming

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which nail change found on examination would be most alarming?

• A)Dark bands seen in all fingernails of a dark-skinned person
• B)A yellow discoloration of the great toe of an older adult
• C)A single blue nail
• D)Pits in both index fingernails of an adult
• E)Longitudinal ridges in an older adult

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Definitions:

Depression

A mental disorder characterized by a lasting state of unhappiness or indifference to activities, which seriously affects one's day-to-day life.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Frontal Lobe Damage

Damage to the frontal region of the brain, which can affect personality, behavior, emotions, and cognitive functions.

Prosody

Melodic tone of the speaking voice.