During the aging process, the hair can look gray or white and begin to feel thin and fine. The nurse knows that this occurs because of a decrease in the number of functioning:
a. Metrocytes.
b. Fungacytes.
c. Phagocytes.
d. Melanocytes.
ANS: D
In the aging hair matrix, the number of functioning melanocytes decreases; as a result, the hair looks gray or white and feels thin and fine. The other options are not correct.
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a. Plans realistically for the future b. Verbalizes possible loss of the child c. Uses magical thinking and fantasy d. Realistically perceives the child's condition e. Does not share the burden of the disorder with others