A patient has an area of rough, thickened, hardened epidermis. The nurse realizes that the reason for this skin lesion would be which of the following?

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Chronic dermatitis is a condition that can lead to thickened and hardened skin due to chronic inflammation and irritation. Athlete's foot may cause scaling and small blisters, but not necessarily thickened skin. Ear piercing is unlikely to cause a lesion like the one described. Psoriasis can cause thickened skin, but it typically presents as scaly, pink or red plaques rather than a rough, hardened area.

A Patient Has an Area of Rough, Thickened, Hardened Epidermis