A nurse is caring for an adult client who has atopic dermatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Rationale: A. Nits on the scalp are associated with pediculosis capitis (head lice), not atopic dermatitis. B. White ridges or burrows between the fingers are typical of scabies, not atopic dermatitis. C. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronic condition characterized by dry, itchy, inflamed skin that can become thickened (lichenified) from persistent scratching and irritation. D. This describes contact dermatitis, often caused by exposure to plants like poison ivy, not atopic dermatitis.