Unusual white areas on the skin may be caused by:
a. adrenal disease.
b. polycythemia.
c. vitiligo.
d. Down syndrome.
C
The absence of melanin produces unpigmented white areas known as vitiligo.
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A) Complete an informal health status questionnaire prior to the office visit. B) Ask questions that result in "yes" or "no" answers during the interview. C) Obtain the medical history of the client over the telephone. D) Question family members directly regarding the client's medical history.
ΒΌ % converted to a proper fraction and reduced to its lowest terms is
A. 1/400. B. 25/400. C. 0.25/100. D. 25/1000.