What Findings Does the Nurse Expect When Assessing Skin, Hair

question 15

Multiple Choice

What findings does the nurse expect when assessing skin, hair, and nails of a healthy male adult? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Transverse depression noticed across nails.
• B) Scalp is bald.
• C) Elevated, firm, circumscribed area less than 1 cm wide found on the fingers.
• D) Purpura and ecchymosis are noticed on arms and legs.
• E) Freckles are noted on face, back, arms, and legs.
• F) Skin turgor is elastic.

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