The nurse notes darker skin pigmentation in the skin folds of a client who has a body mass index of 40 kg/m2. Which of the following topics would the nurse include in client teaching?
A)Teach the client about the risk for type 2 diabetes.
B)Educate the client about treatment of fungal infection.
C)Discuss the use of drying agents to minimize infection risk.
D)Instruct the client about use of mild soap to clean skin folds.

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Obesity and the presence of acanthosis nigricans in skin folds suggest an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. The description of the client's skin does not indicate problems with fungal infection, poor hygiene, or the need to dry the skin folds better.

The Nurse Notes Darker Skin Pigmentation in the Skin Folds