Multiple Choice
The nurse notes darker skin pigmentation in the skinfolds of a middle-aged patient who has a body mass index of 40 kg/m². What is the nurse's appropriate action?
A) Discuss the use of drying agents to minimize infection risk.
B) Instruct the patient about the use of mild soap to clean skinfolds.
C) Teach the patient about treating fungal infections in the skinfolds.
D) Ask the patient about a personal or family history of type 2 diabetes.
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