The client has been diagnosed with paronychia. The nurse understands that this is a disorder of the:
1. Nails
2. Hair follicles
3. Pilosebaceous glands
4. Epithelial layer of skin
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Rationale: Paronychia is a fungal infection that is most often caused by Candida albicans. This results in inflammation of the nail fold, with separation of the fold from the nail plate. The area is generally tender to touch, with purulent drainage. Disorders of the hair follicles include folliculitis, furuncles, and carbuncles. Disorders of the pilosebaceous glands include acne vulgaris and seborrheic dermatitis. There are a variety of disorders involving the epithelial skin.
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