A Client Has Bilateral Patchy Areas of Skin Depigmentation on the Arms

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client has bilateral patchy areas of skin depigmentation on the arms and the face.Which action by the nurse is best?

• A) Assess the client's mucous membranes.
• B) Draw a laboratory specimen for thyroid hormone levels.
• C) Schedule the client for fasting blood glucose.
• D) Question the client about sexual functioning.

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