You are completing a health assessment on a new patient. You note that the patient has dry, dull, brittle hair and dry, flaky skin with poor turgor. What might this indicate?
A) Excessive physical activity
B) Poor personal hygiene
C) Poor nutritional status
D) Damage from an environmental cause
Ans: C
Feedback: Signs of poor nutrition include dry, dull, brittle hair and dry, flaky skin with poor turgor. These findings do not indicate excessive physical activity, poor personal hygiene, or damage from an environmental cause; therefore, these options are incorrect.
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