A client asks about the nature of the underlying problem in skin that leads to the development of atopic dermatitis. The nurse's response would include that the problem is caused by
a. a decrease in natural oils.
b. decreased resistance to skin infections.
c. decreased water content.
d. increased sensitivity to histamines.
C
Compared with normal skin, the dry skin of atopic dermatitis has a reduced water-binding capacity, a higher transepidermal water loss, and decreased water content.
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