Which of the Following Statements Made by the Nurse Reflects

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements made by the nurse reflects the best understanding of the effect of dry skin on a client's general health and well-being?

• A) "When her skin is cracked,she is so much more uncomfortable."
• B) "Keeping the skin moist is so much easier than making the skin moist."
• C) "She is such a proud lady;dry,cracked skin makes her feel unattractive."
• D) "If I can keep her skin moisturized,it will be less likely to crack and bleed."

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Definitions:

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating heart rate, body temperature, and metabolism.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone after the growth plates have closed, leading to enlarged bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Cretinism

A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls a variety of functions including temperature, hunger, and hormonal balance.