The nurse is teaching the client about various aspects of the skin. What should the nurse review with the client about the importance of sebum?
A) Prevents hardening of collagen
B) Prevents drying of skin
C) Keeps skin bacteria free
D) Prevents diaphoresis
B
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Sebum prevents the drying of skin as well as making skin soft and hair glossy. Sebum does not prevent the hardening of collagen. It also does not keep the skin bacteria free. Diaphoresis is excessive perspiration, which is a clinical sign of pathology; sebum does not prevent diaphoresis.
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