A Patient with a History of Tinea Pedis Reports Concerns

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of tinea pedis reports concerns about developing the disorder again. Which of the following interventions suggested by the nurse will reduce the likelihood of a reoccurrence?

• A)Wear sandal style footwear.
• B)Begin to wear cotton undergarments.
• C)Soak affected extremities in salted water nightly.
• D)Apply lotions to moisturize potential areas of outbreak daily.

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Definitions:

Cu2+

A positively charged ion of copper, formed when copper loses two electrons.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, it is a non-metallic gas that makes up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere by volume.

Formula

A symbolic representation of the composition of a compound, indicating the elements present and the ratio of atoms or ions.

Cyanate Ion

A negatively charged ion or anion with the formula OCN-, derived from cyanic acid.