The nurse is conducting an elderly female patient's assessment and notes the patient has male-pattern hair distribution. This is likely due to which of the following?
A) Normal aging patterns of the dermis
B) Herbal remedies
C) Decreased levels of estrogen
D) Increased levels of testosterone
Ans: C
Feedback: A decrease in levels of estrogen may contribute to male-pattern hair distribution on a female patient.
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