A female patient who is concerned about excessive hair on her arms and legs states that her mother had the same problem. How should the nurse respond?
1. "The excessive hair growth could be a result of your diet."
2. "Your hair growth patterns may be inherited."
3. "Your excessive hair growth could be caused by too much sun."
4. "Maybe you shave too much, which causes more hair growth."
Correct Answer: 2
Hirsutism, or excessive hair growth, may be genetically predetermined. It is not known to be caused by diet, sun exposure, or shaving.
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