You are a nurse working with toddlers and preschoolers. One of the children has a skin infection, which is diagnosed as tinea corporis. In assessing this condition, you would ask the caregivers which of the following questions?
a. "What kind of detergent have you been using?"
b. "Has your child been swimming in a public swimming pool?"
c. "Does your child have any known contact allergies?"
d. "Has your child been playing with cats or dogs?"
D
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A Incorrect. Tinea corporis requires contact with dogs and cats, not detergent.
B Incorrect. Tinea corporis requires contact with dogs and cats, not swimming in a public pool.
C Incorrect. Tinea corporis requires contact with dogs and cats and is not related to allergies.
D Correct. Playing with infected animals may cause tinea corporis (ringworm of the body or cat scratch fever).
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