The nurse is teaching adolescents at a local high school about skin infections. Which of the following students would the nurse determine is at risk for developing cellulitis? (Select all that apply.)
1. The female student who plucks hair from her chin
2. The student who engages in contact sports
3. The student who squeezes pimples
4. The type 2 diabetic student
5. The student practicing hand hygiene
1. The female student who plucks hair from her chin
3. The student who squeezes pimples
4. The type 2 diabetic student
Rationale:
The student who plucks hair risks an infected hair follicle, which can lead to cellulitis, as can squeezing pimples. The diabetic student is at risk for foot lesions, which can lead to cellulitis if left untreated. Contact sports and hand hygiene do not pose a risk for cellulitis.
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