Question

a client comes to the clinic due to losing a fingernail while doing construction on their home. the client asks the nurse how long it will take for the fingernail to regrow. what is the best response by the nurse?
\it will probably take about 12 months to totally replace a fingernail.\
\it takes about 6 months to totally replace a fingernail.\
\it will grow back in time, but may never be the same.\
\it will only take about a week for it to fully regrow.\

Explanation:

Normal fingernail regrowth takes about 6 months. This is a well - known medical fact.

Answer:

" It takes about 6 months to totally replace a fingernail."