Based on this description, what is your most likely diagnosis?
A 19-year-old construction worker presents for evaluation of a rash. He notes that it started on his back with a multitude of spots and is also on his arms, chest, and neck. It itches a lot. He does sweat more than before because being outdoors is part of his job. On physical examination, you note dark tan patches with a reddish cast that has sharp borders and fine scales, scattered more prominently around the upper back, chest, neck, and upper arms as well as under the arms.
A) Pityriasis rosea
B) Tinea versicolor
C) Psoriasis
D) Atopic eczema
B) Tinea versicolor
This is a typical description of tinea versicolor. The information that the patient is sweating more also helps support this diagnosis, because tinea is a fungal infection and is promoted by moisture.
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A nursing diagnosis that is likely to be appropriate for a 67-year-old woman who has just been diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer is
a. sexual dysfunction related to loss of vaginal sensation. b. risk for infection related to impaired immune function. c. anxiety related to cancer diagnosis and need for treatment decisions. d. situational low self-esteem related to guilt about delaying medical care.
When analyzing the feelings of others, or the nurse's own feelings, the nurse is:
A) Conducting a self-assessment. B) Engaging in introspection. C) Testing boundaries. D) Conducting an affective analysis.
The component missing from this order is the ________. 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).