The nurse is providing teaching for a school athlete who has tinea pedis. Which of the following is a guideline for care of this disorder?
A) Expose the feet to air whenever possible.
B) Apply antifungal medication between baths.
C) Do not expose feet to sunlight.
D) Keep wearing the same shoes until the infection subsides.
A
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The client with tinea pedis (athlete's foot) should expose the feet to air when possible, apply antifungal medication after each bath, expose the feet to sunlight and fresh air, and alternate wearing at least two pairs of shoes.
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