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Title: The nurse is examining a 12-month-old who was brought to the clinic for persiste Post by: colleen on Oct 16, 2012 The nurse is examining a 12-month-old who was brought to the clinic for persistent diaper rash. The nurse finds perianal inflammation with bright red scaly plaques and small papules. Satellite lesions are also present. This is most likely caused by which of the following?
1. Impetigo (staph). 2. Candida albicans (yeast). 3. Urine and feces. 4. Infrequent diapering. Title: Re: The nurse is examining a 12-month-old who was brought to the clinic for persiste Post by: germ on Oct 18, 2012 2... Candida albicans is frequently the underlying cause of severe diaper rash. When a primary or secondary infection with Candida albicans occurs, the rash has bright red scaly plaques with sharp margins. Small papules and pustules may be seen, along with satellite lesions. Even though diaper dermatitis can be caused by impetigo, urine and feces, and infrequent diapering, the lesions and persistent characteristics are common for Candida.
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