A nurse assesses a female client who presents with hirsutism. Which question should the nurse ask when assessing this client?
a. "How do you plan to pay for your treatments?"
b. "How do you feel about yourself?"
c. "What medications are you prescribed?"
d. "What are you doing to prevent this from happening?"
ANS: B
Hirsutism, or excessive hair growth on the face and body, can result from endocrine disorders. This may cause a disruption in body image, especially for female clients. The nurse should inquire into the client's body image and self-perception. Asking about the client's financial status or current medications does not address the client's immediate problem. The client is not doing anything to herself to cause the problem, nor can the client prevent it from happening.
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