A 4-month-old is diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD). Which assessment finding will most likely support this diagnosis?

a. Blistering
b. Moist reddened skin
c. Dry, itchy skin
d. White patches


ANS: C
AD has a constellation of clinical features that include dry, sensitive, itchy, and easily irritated skin because the barrier function of the skin is impaired. Blistering, moist skin is not associated with AD. White patches are characteristic of other disorders, such as measles.

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