Question

Luna’s little son has three raised, circular rashes on his legs. She takes him to the pediatrician, who examines the boy. After asking questions, he gets out a special light and tells Luna’s son that he is going to see if the skin lights up. When it does, the pediatrician tells Luna that he will be treating her son for ringworm. Luna is worried and does not like to give her son medication unless she knows that it is absolutely necessary. Which statement would the pediatrician MOST likely use to persuade Luna to use the anti-fungal prescription on her son?

A.
Ringworm infections can be deadly if not treated.

B.
The only way to confirm ringworm is using this light.

C.
Results from skin scrapings of ringworm take weeks receive.

D.
If it is something else, like hantavirus or anthrax, this will kill it as well.

Answer 1

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B. The only way to confirm ringworm is using this light.

In order to persuade Luna to use the anti-fungal prescription on her son, the pediatrician would most likely use a statement that emphasizes the reliability of the diagnostic method used to confirm the ringworm infection. By emphasizing that the use of the special light is the only way to confirm ringworm and that the rash that Luna's son has is a symptom that is consistent with ringworm, the pediatrician is providing evidence that the diagnosis is accurate and that the medication is necessary.

Although statement A is true, it might be too drastic and not relevant for the current case, statement C is not providing useful information for the current case. Statement D is not relevant and might cause unnecessary concern for Luna.