Question

an adult male client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that they believe they have athlete’s foot. the nurse observes that the client has linear cracks in the skin on both feet. the nurse should document the presence of

fissures.
scales.
ulcers.
erosion.

Explanation:

Linear cracks in skin are fissures. Scales are flaky skin, ulcers are open - sores, erosion is loss of surface.

Answer:

A. fissures