A nurse suspects that a large skin lesion on the patient's forearm is a fungal infection. Which device does the nurse use to confirm his suspicion?

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Skin lesions caused by a fungal infection exhibit a fluorescent yellow-green or blue- green color when examined with a Wood lamp. A pen light is used to highlight a lesion for inspection, but will not determine if it is caused by a fungus. A magnification device helps visualize the lesion, but will not determine if it is caused by a fungus. A transilluminator disseminates its light source under the surface of the skin to determine if the area under the surface is filled with air, fluid, or tissue.

A Nurse Suspects That a Large Skin Lesion on the Patient's