A Patient Complains of the Sudden Appearance of White Patches

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient complains of the sudden appearance of white patches on the skin. The nurse, suspecting vitiligo, should ask the patient which questions?

• A) "Have any of your parents or grandparents had this problem also?"
• B) "Have you been using bleach lately?"
• C) "Have you had anything rubbing on those areas excessively?"
• D) "What have you been eating lately?"
• E) "Where are the white patches located on your body?"

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