Posted: January 15th, 2018

Paronychia : 5 important points to note

Nurse Kevin reviews the client’s chart and notes that the physician has documented a diagnosis of paronychia. Based on this diagnosis, which of the following would the nurse expect to note during the assessment?

A. Red shiny skin around the nail bed
B. White taut skin in the popliteal area
C. White silvery patches on the elbows
D. Swelling of the skin near the parotid gland