The home health nurse gives instructions to a patient in avoiding recurrence of athlete's foot. Which information should the nurse include? (select all that apply.)
a. Wear clean cotton socks.
b. Wear shoes that allow ventilation.
c. Use only clean towels.
d. Wash and dry feet daily.
e. Apply antibacterial medication to feet.
A, B, C, D
Tinea pedis is a common fungal infection. Wearing clean, breathable socks and shoes that allow ventilation are helpful in managing a recurrence, along with use of clean towels and careful at-tention to hygiene. An antibacterial ointment is not helpful in treating a fungal infection.
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