The nurse is shampooing a client's hair. Which assessment finding should the nurse consider as expected?
1. Dry, dark, thin
2. Smooth, taut, shiny
3. Smooth texture and not oily or dry
4. Tender, warm scalp
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The hair should not be dry or thin. This could be a sign of alopecia. Darkness would depend on hair color through the gene pool.
Rationale 2: Skin is assessed as being smooth, taut, or shiny, not hair.
Rationale 3: The hair should be smooth in texture and neither oily nor dry.
Rationale 4: A tender, warm scalp could indicate a problem, so this would not be normal.
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