The nurse is assisting in the collection of fluid from a client's blister. The nurse should explain that the specimen will be sent for a Tzanck test, which is done to:
1. diagnose fungal infections.
2. diagnose scabies.
3. identify bacterial infections.
4. identify herpes infections.
Answer: 4
1. Identification of fungal infections requires a skin scraping.
2. Identification of scabies requires a skin scraping.
3. Bacterial infections are identified through culture and sensitivity testing.
4. The Tzanck test identifies herpes infection.
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