The nurse documents that a patient has tinea? What does this term imply?
A) Bacterial infection
B) Sexually transmitted infection
C) Fungal infection
D) Contagious infection
Question 2
The nurse is discussing skin disorders with a group of caregivers. Which statement indicates an understanding of tinea capitis?
A) It is an infection that you get under your fingernails.
B) I always tell my daughter to use her own hairbrush.
C) My son got that infection when he was at the swimming pool.
D) My husband had that once and his groin itched so much.
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The medical assistant often has to reassure and comfort the patient before effective communication c
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