The nurse is aware that the gradual graying of an older adult's hair is related to:
a. reduced hair follicles.
b. less sebaceous gland activity.
c. loss of collagen fibers in dermis.
d. decreased melanocytes at hair follicle.
D
Reduction in melanocytes at the hair follicle is the cause of graying hair. A reduction in the number of hair follicles will result in thinning hair. Reduced sebaceous gland activity and colla-gen will result in drying.
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1. "Yes, you must make some sacrifices." 2. "It's hard, but with significant alterations in your lifestyle, you can live a long life." 3. "What's hard about exercise, diet, and medicine?" 4. "Let's talk about what makes it so hard."
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