While assessing a 14 year old with a known history of diabetes mellitus Type 2, the nurse notes darker skin around the teen's axilla. The nurse should:
1. Contact the doctor immediately
2. Provide a wash cloth and soap to cleanse the area.
3. Document the findings and note that acanthosis nigricans is present.
4. Ask the patient if he/she has had a recent infection.
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1. This is a common condition in a teen with DM2 and does not require immediate doctor notification.
2. The area is clean. This is a discoloration in the skin.
3. Acanthosis nigricans occurs in individuals with DM2 and is a discoloration of the skin.
4. DM2 is the reasoning for the darker skin, not an infection.
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