What findings does the nurse expect when assessing skin, hair, and nails of a healthy male adult? Select all that apply
a. Transverse depression noticed across nails
b. Scalp is bald
c. Elevated, firm, circumscribed area less than 1 cm wide found on the fingers
d. Purpura and ecchymosis are noticed on arms and legs
e. Freckles are noted on face, back, arms, and legs
f. Skin turgor is elastic
ANS: B, E, F
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