A client has several patches of horny, thickened skin on the palmar surface of the hands and feet. The nurse would document this finding as being:

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Keratosis refers to the development of horny, thickened skin patches usually caused by excessive friction, pressure or biochemical stimulation, most commonly on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, which describe the presented clinical finding.

A Client Has Several Patches of Horny, Thickened Skin on the Palmar