NUTRITION
CHILD NUTRITION
Question
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When performing physical examination of a child, the nurse noticed acanthonis nigricans. This finding may indicate malnutrition.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Acanthosis nigricans skin patches occur when epidermal skin cells begin to reproduce rapidly. This atypical skin cell growth is most commonly triggered by high levels of insulin in the blood. In rare cases, the increase in skin cells may be caused by medications, cancer, or other medical conditions.
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