Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A preschool-aged girl tells the school nurse that her hair hurts. The nurse finds that the child's hair has been arranged to cover several small bald spots. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the hair loss is not disease-related?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Ecchymotic blood accumulations indicate bruising, which is not typically associated with disease-related hair loss, suggesting a non-disease cause like trauma. Other findings suggest inflammation or irritation.