An older female client asks a nurse why her hair has turned gray. Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make to the client?
A. "It is caused by hereditary factors."
B. "A loss of melanin occurs in the normal aging process."
C. "The skin on the scalp becomes thin, causing moisture to escape."
D. "The number of sweat glands and blood vessels decreases in the normal aging process."
Ans: B. "A loss of melanin occurs in the normal aging process."
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