A female client went to the emergency department states that she is having burning and intense itching on the skin. A further assessment made by the nurse notes that the client is having red and white patches in the mouth. Based on this, the nurse understand that the client is most likely is suffering from?
A. Shingles
B. Erysipelas
C. Eczema
D. Candidiasis
Correct Answer: D. Candidiasis
Candidiasisn is a superficial fungal infection of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a yeast called Candida. Assessment of this disorder includes red and irritated skin appearances that itches and burns & red and whitish patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth.
Option A: Shingles appear as unilateral clustered skin vesicles.
Option B: Erysipelas is characterized by a tender, intensely erythematous, indurated plaque with a sharply demarcated border.
Option C: Eczema is a skin condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough.
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