A client is diagnosed with tinea versicolor. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this client regarding the care for this skin condition?
1. Do nothing since there is no treatment.
2. Utilize shampoo with selenium.
3. Utilize an oral antifungal preparation as prescribed.
4. Apply warm compresses to the affected areas.
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Treatment for tinea versicolor includes the use of selenium shampoo. The nurse should not instruct the client to do nothing since treatment does exist for this condition. Oral antifungal preparations are not necessary for this condition. Warm compresses will not help this condition.
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