Which of the following would the nurse identify as a characteristic finding when assessing a client for pilonidal sinus?
A) Pain in the perianal area
B) Purulent drainage from the gluteal fold
C) Dilated pits of hair follicles in the cleft
D) Abdominal pain

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Pilonidal sinus is characterized by dilated pits of hair follicles in the cleft (between the buttocks). Pain in the perianal area may also be present, but is not a specific characteristic of this condition. Purulent drainage from the gluteal fold may indicate an infection, but is not specific to pilonidal sinus. Abdominal pain is not related to pilonidal sinus.

Which of the Following Would the Nurse Identify as a Characteristic