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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Definitions:

Ganglial Sheaths

Protective coverings around ganglia, which are clusters of nerve cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.

Membrane Repolarization

The process of restoring the membrane potential of a cell to its resting state after depolarization.

Neurons

The basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Isotonic Saline

A solution of sodium chloride (salt) in water at a concentration that matches the salt concentration of the body cells and blood, commonly used for medical hydration and wound cleaning.