A nurse in a pediatric clinic is collecting data from a preschool-age child who has suspected impetigo contagiosa. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find with this skin infection?

A. This description is more characteristic of tinea corporis (ringworm), a fungal infection, rather than impetigo. Ringworm presents with circular, scaly lesions with central clearing. B. Impetigo contagiosa commonly presents as red macules or vesicles that quickly develop honey-colored crusts. The lesions are often found on the face, around the mouth, or on the extremities, and they may be itchy. This presentation is the hallmark of bacterial impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. C. This description fits verruca vulgaris (common warts) caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), not impetigo. Warts are generally painless and not associated with crusting or acute infection. D. White exudate is more indicative of fungal infections or candidiasis, not the classic appearance of impetigo, which produces the distinct honey-colored crust rather than a white, creamy discharge.