A 17-Year-Old Student Complains of a "Rash for 3 Days

question 19

Multiple Choice

A 17-year-old student complains of a "rash for 3 days." You note pale, erythematous oval plaques over the trunk. They have fine scales and are arranged in a fernlike pattern, with parallel alignment. What is the nurse's next action?

• A) Teach infectious control measures.
• B) Inquire about another recent skin lesion.
• C) Inspect the palms and the soles.
• D) Inform the patient that this will resolve within a week.

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