Multiple Choice
A patient reports chronic itching of the ankles and continuously scratches the area. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect?
A) Hypertrophied scars on both ankles
B) Thickening of the skin around the ankles
C) Yellowish-brown skin around both ankles
D) Complete absence of melanin in both ankles
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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