[Expert Solution]: A child has several circular, scaly…

A child has several circular, scaly lesions on the arms and abdomen, some of which have central clearing. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner notes a smaller, scaly lesion on the child’s scalp. How will the nurse practitioner treat this child? Recommend OTC antifungal creams and shampoos Prescribe oral griseofulvin for 2 to 4 weeks Obtain scrapings of the lesions for fungal cultures Order prescription-strength antifungal creams