The nurse is assisting a patient who has a suspected diagnosis of tinea capitis (ringworm). For which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse prepare the patient?

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A Wood's light examination is the most appropriate diagnostic test for tinea capitis. This test involves shining a special type of ultraviolet light on the scalp, which causes the fungus to fluoresce and become visible. Skin biopsy, scratch test, and patch test are not typically used to diagnose tinea capitis.

The Nurse Is Assisting a Patient Who Has a Suspected