Asked by Katie Hernandezö on Jun 16, 2024
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While assessing a patient,the nurse notes that the patient's nails are excessively brittle.What does this finding suggest?
A) Inadequate dietary intake
B) Normal aging process
C) Fungal infection
D) Excessive use of silver salts
Brittle Nails
A condition where nails easily break, crack, or split, often indicative of nutritional deficiencies or underlying health issues.
Dietary Intake
The amounts and types of foods and beverages consumed by an individual.
Fungal Infection
An infectious condition caused by fungi invading the skin, nails, or other parts of the body, leading to various symptoms.
- Recognize signs of potential health issues through observation during hygiene care.
- Employ insights from anatomy and physiology in the handling of patient care cases.
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Martha StellmachJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Inadequate dietary intake or metabolic changes can cause the nails to become brittle.As a person ages,nails thicken,become ridged,and may yellow or become concave in shape.Brown or black discoloration of the nail plate may indicate a fungal infection.Bluish-gray discoloration of the nail plate signals excessive intake of silver salts.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize signs of potential health issues through observation during hygiene care.
- Employ insights from anatomy and physiology in the handling of patient care cases.