A patient has a 3 cm in diameter lesion in the left axilla that is deep, painful, and contains pus. Which type of lesion should the nurse document in the patient's medical record?
A. Furuncle
B. Carbuncle
C. Herpes varicella
D. Folliculitis
Answer: A
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