The Nurse Is Reading the History and Physical Records of a Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reading the history and physical records of a patient who has alopecia. What should the nurse recognize as possible causes for this disorder?

• A) thyroid disorder
• B) systemic lupus erythematosus
• C) three months of chemotherapy for cancer
• D) androgenic causes
• E) an overactive pituitary

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