The client has been found to have vitiligo on her vulva. Which client statement indicates that the client requires additional teaching on this condition?
1. "This can occur in other places on my body."
2. "Vitiligo is only a decrease of pigmentation."
3. "Other serious health conditions are common with vitiligo."
4. "There usually are no other symptoms of this condition."
3
Explanation: 3. Vitiligo is an absence of melanin, which results in white patches that are especially noticeable on dark-skinned individuals. It can occur in multiple areas on the body, and has no associated symptoms or health conditions.
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