A potassium hydroxide smear is used to determine if a client's skin lesion is caused by a:
1. Fungus.
2. Bacteria.
3. Virus.
4. Parasite.
Fungus.
Rationale: A sample of the lesion is taken, wet with a solution of potassium hydroxide, and placed on a slide for examination. The potassium chloride clears off debris and bacteria so that fungi can be identified. The potassium chloride smear is used to identify a fungus. Bacteria and viruses are identified by cultures, and parasites can be determined by looking at skin scrapings under the microscope.
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