The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents at a local high school about skin infections. Which students does the nurse identify as at an increased risk for developing cellulitis?
Select all that apply.
A) The female student who plucks her eyebrows.
B) The student with diabetes.
C) The student practicing hand hygiene.
D) The student who squeezes pimples.
E) The student who engages in contact sports.
Answer: A, B, D
The student who plucks hair risks an infected hair follicle, which can lead to cellulitis, as can squeezing pimples. The student with diabetes is at risk for foot lesions, which can lead to cellulitis if left untreated. Hand hygiene does not pose a risk for cellulitis. Contact sports do not pose a risk for cellulitis.
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