A Patient Reports Chronic Itching of the Ankles and Cannot

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient reports chronic itching of the ankles and cannot keep from continuously scratching them. The nurse will plan to implement interventions to decrease the risk for

• A) skin atrophy.
• B) lichenification.
• C) skin varicosity.
• D) keloid formation.

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Definitions:

Gonadal Dysgenesis

A developmental disorder characterized by the incomplete development of the gonads, which can lead to a variety of reproductive and hormonal deficiencies.

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A genetic condition where a person who is genetically male is resistant to male hormones (androgens) and thus has some or all of the physical traits of a woman, but the genetic makeup of a man.

Klinefelter Syndrome

A genetic condition affecting males, characterized by an extra X chromosome, which can lead to symptoms such as reduced testosterone levels and fertility issues.

Gonadal Dysgenesis

A condition of underdeveloped or malformed gonads resulting in a wide range of disorders related to sexual development.