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The Nurse Has Assessed a Flat, Nonpalpable Change in the Skin

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The nurse has assessed a flat, nonpalpable change in the skin color on a patient's back. What characteristic identifies this skin color change as a macule?


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Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Biological Motives

Innate impulses driving behavior, such as hunger, thirst, and the need for shelter, aimed at survival.

Long-Term Mechanisms

Strategies or processes that are employed over an extended period to manage or cope with tasks, changes, or stresses.

Social Motive

The underlying psychological drive that influences individuals to seek social connections and interactions.

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