While Assessing an Obese Resident in a Long-Term Care Facility,the

question 12

Multiple Choice

While assessing an obese resident in a long-term care facility,the nurse finds a red,moist rash under the patient's breasts,in the axilla,and in the inguinal fold.Based on this assessment,the nurse reports to the charge nurse that the resident probably has which type of infection?

• A) A fungal infection
• B) A bacterial infection
• C) An allergic reaction
• D) Contact dermatitis

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