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    Ati nsg234 paediatrics nursing proctored exam

    A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has tinea pedis. The parents ask the nurse, "What is the common name of this infection?" The nurse should respond with which of the following common names?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Jock itch is a fungal infection of the groin, not the feet. B. Tinea pedis is the medical term for athlete's foot, a fungal infection of the feet. C. Ringworm is a fungal infection that can affect various parts of the body, not specifically the feet. D. Poison sumac is a plant-based skin irritation caused by contact with the plant, not a fungal infection.

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