A client is being evaluated for a scabies infection. To confirm the diagnosis, the nurse informs the client that which test needs to be performed?
1. Wood's light examination
2. Skin scraping
3. Patch test
4. Tzanck test
Answer: 2
1. The Wood's light exam distinguishes hyperpigmented from hypopigmented lesions.
2. Tissue samples are scraped from the lesion and examined for the presence of the mite.
3. Patch tests are done to diagnose allergies.
4. The Tzanck test identifies herpes infections.
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