The nurse working in pediatrics will find that the majority of cases of atopic dermatitis or eczema occur in which of the following age groups?

a. infants and young children c. latency age
b. school-aged children d. adolescents and young adults


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A Correct. Atopic dermatitis has been described as "an itch that rashes." Although it can occur at any time of life, it is most common in infants and young children.
B Incorrect. Atopic dermatitis is not most common in school-aged children.
C Incorrect. Atopic dermatitis is not most common in latency age.
D Incorrect. Atopic dermatitis is not most common in adolescents and young adults.

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