The patient is diagnosed with athlete's foot (tinea pedis). The patient says that she is relieved because it is only athlete's foot, and it can be treated easily. The nurse explains that athlete's foot is
a. Generally isolated to the feet and never recurs.
b. Contagious and frequently recurs.
c. Caused by the papillomavirus.
d. Treated with salicylic acid or electrodesiccation.
B
Athlete's foot spreads to other body parts, especially the hands. It is contagious and frequently recurs. It is caused by a fungus, not the papillomavirus, and is treated with applications of griseofulvin, miconazole, or tolnaftate. It is not treated with salicylic acid or electrodesiccation. Those are treatments for plantar warts.
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a. Two very outspoken members tend to dominate discussions in meetings. b. This behavior is indicative of a high level of communication among her staff. c. Staff members are very committed to the team and have strong opinions. d. Ongoing discussion outside of meetings is conducive to creativity.
During an assessment, a client who is not very talkative appears pale, diaphoretic, and restless in the bed, and says "leave me alone." Which subjective data should the nurse document?
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