On examining a client's fingernails, the nurse notes that they are excessively dry. The nurse knows that this can be caused by which of the following?
1. Fungal nail infections
2. Dry climates
3. Washing dishes by hand
4. Polishing nails, and using polish remover
ANS: 4
Ask women whether they frequently polish their nails and use polish remover, because chemicals in these products cause excessive nail dryness. Inflammatory lesions and fungus of the nail bed cause thickened, horny nails, which separate from the nail bed. Dry climates and washing dishes do not cause excessively dry nails
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