Which assessment finding would be normal with a client's hair when giving a shampoo?
1. Dry, dark, thin
2. Smooth, taut, shiny
3. Smooth texture and not oily or dry
4. Tender, warm scalp
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The hair should not be dry or thin. This could be a sign of alopecia. Darkness would depend on hair color through the gene pool.
Rationale 2: Skin is assessed as being smooth, taut, or shiny, not hair.
Rationale 3: The hair should be smooth in texture and neither oily nor dry.
Rationale 4: A tender, warm scalp could indicate a problem, so this would not be normal.
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