During an examination, the nurse finds that a patient has excessive dryness of the skin. The best term to describe this condition is:
a. Xerosis.
b. Pruritus.
c. Alopecia. d.
Seborrhea.
ANS: A
Xerosis is the term used to describe skin that is excessively dry. Pruritus refers to itching, alopecia refers to hair loss, and seborrhea refers to oily skin.
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