The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Caring for an Older Adult

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) caring for an older adult asks if the yellow, waxy, crusty lesions on the patient s axilla and groin are contagious. Which response shows the nurse s understanding for the cause of the lesions?

A) Yes. It is cellulitis caused by bacteria.
B) No. It is seborrheic dermatitis caused by excessive sebum.
C) Yes. It is an indication of scabies.
D) No. It is the lesion seen with basal cell carcinoma.

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