Anatomy & DisordersQuestion 70 of 100
A client lost part of her big toenail after dropping something on her foot and wants to know how long it will take for a completely new toenail to replace it. What is the best answer?
a.About 4 to 6 weeks
b.About 4 to 6 months, the same as a fingernail
c.About 9 to 12 months, because toenails grow more slowly than fingernails
d.Toenails never fully replace themselves once they are lost
Explanation
Toenails grow noticeably more slowly than fingernails and generally need about nine to twelve months to be completely replaced. Four to six weeks is nowhere near enough time, and four to six months is the timeline for a fingernail, not a toenail. Toenails do regrow as long as the matrix was not permanently destroyed, but growth also slows with age, poor circulation and illness.
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