There has been an outbreak of tinea pedis among the high school football team. The school nurse meets with the team and discusses preventative activities to reduce spread of the organism
The nurse will instruct the team members to: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Wear 100% white cotton socks, changed twice a day.
2. Use talc on feet daily.
3. Use an over-the-counter corticosteroid cream to treat the area.
4. Wear foot covers such as flip flops in the locker room and shower.
5. Apply heat to the area twice a day.
1,2,4
Rationale 1: The socks will wick moisture away from the feet to promote healing.
Rationale 2: This process will help keep the feet dry.
Rationale 3: Corticosteroids will not destroy the organism. An antifungal medication is required.
Rationale 4: This will reduce the spread of the organism among team members.
Rationale 5: Heat will not treat the problem. Antifungal medications are required.
Global Rationale:
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