Which preventative strategies for tinea pedis, a fungal infection, also known as athlete's foot, should the nurse include in a teaching session for an adolescent client? Select all that apply.
A) Wear 100% white cotton socks, changed twice a day.
B) Use talc on feet daily.
C) Use an over-the-counter corticosteroid cream to treat the area.
D) Wear foot covers such as flip flops in the locker room and shower.
E) Apply heat to the area twice a day.

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Wearing cotton socks and changing them frequently helps keep feet dry. Using talc can absorb moisture, reducing fungal growth. Wearing foot covers in communal areas prevents exposure to the fungus.

Which Preventative Strategies for Tinea Pedis, a Fungal Infection, Also