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Hesi Cat ( 79 Questions)
An adult client receives a prescription for permethrin (Acticin Cream 5%) to treat an infestation of scabies. The nurse instructs the client to massage the cream into the skin from the head to the soles of the feet, avoiding the eyes. Which additional instruction should the nurse provide?
Permethrin cream may cause temporary itching and skin irritation as it works to eliminate the scabies mites. Instructing the client to remove the cream immediately if pruritis occurs is not necessary; it is a common and expected side effect during treatment.
Reapplication of permethrin is not typically done in seven days unless directed by the healthcare provider. A single application is often effective in treating scabies.
Showering or bathing 8 to 14 hours after permethrin treatment is a common instruction to remove the cream and dead mites. This is an important part of the treatment process.
Avoiding areas between fingers and toes during application is not necessary, as permethrin is generally safe for use on these areas. However, it should not be applied to the face or near the eyes.
Choice A: Permethrin cream may cause temporary itching and skin irritation as it works to eliminate the scabies mites. Instructing the client to remove the cream immediately if pruritis occurs is not necessary; it is a common and expected side effect during treatment.
Choice B: Reapplication of permethrin is not typically done in seven days unless directed by the healthcare provider. A single application is often effective in treating scabies.
Choice C: Showering or bathing 8 to 14 hours after permethrin treatment is a common instruction to remove the cream and dead mites. This is an important part of the treatment process.
Choice D: Avoiding areas between fingers and toes during application is not necessary, as permethrin is generally safe for use on these areas. However, it should not be applied to the face or near the eyes.