The nurse notes red,moist patches on the skin under the female patient's breasts.What is the appropriate action of the nurse when caring for this area?

A) Gently clean and dry the area and obtain an order for antifungal powder.
B) Apply a rich moisturizer cream to the area after washing with soap and water.
C) Apply a topical antibiotic cream to the area after rinsing with peroxide and water.
D) Wash the area with moisturizing soap and apply a lanolin-based cream to the area.

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Caleb Wagner · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Red,moist patches on the skin under the female patient's breasts are indicative of topical candidiasis (yeast infection).The area should be cleaned and a topical antifungal powder should be applied.Applying moisturizer will foster growth of yeast and worsen the infection.Topical antibiotic ointment will not treat yeast infections.Lanolin-based creams should not be applied to the skin.Rinsing the area with peroxide can cause discomfort and skin damage.

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