The nurse teaches a 16-year-old female patient with tinea pedis which of the following general guidelines?
A) Synthetic fabrics should be worn over the affected area.
B) Tinea pedis is not contagious
C) Topical therapy is discontinued when the lesions dry.
D) Topical antifungal agents are applied to the infected areas.
Ans: D
Feedback: Topical antifungal agents are applied to the infected areas. Patients infected with athlete's foot should wear socks made of natural fibers like cotton. Topical therapy is continued for several weeks because of the high rate of reoccurrence.
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A. "Possibly; it depends on where the surgeon makes the incision." B. "Yes, you will need the catheter at least for a day." C. "Yes, you will need the catheter until the sutures are removed." D. "No, the surgery will fix the problem and you will be able to urinate freely again."
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The nurse is helping a patient in pain by gently massaging the painful area. Which type of pain control is the nurse using?
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