During the assessment of a client's integumentary status the nurse notes "vitiligo present bilateral hands." This documentation indicates which of the following information?

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Vitiligo is a condition characterized by the abnormal loss of melanin in patches, leading to depigmented, white or light-colored patches on the skin. It is often bilateral and can affect any part of the body, including the hands.

During the Assessment of a Client's Integumentary Status the Nurse