Scabies
Scabies ( 40 Questions)
Washing clothes and bedding in hot water is a necessary step to kill the mites and prevent reinfestation.
Sharing personal items like towels can spread scabies to others, even if the client has started treatment. It is essential for the client to avoid sharing personal items to prevent transmission.
Avoiding close contact with family members is important to prevent transmission until the client is treated.
Applying the scabicidal cream from head to toe, including under the nails, is a correct application technique to ensure all affected areas are treated.
Explanation: Sharing personal items like towels can spread scabies to others, even if the client has started treatment. It is essential for the client to avoid sharing personal items to prevent transmission.
Incorrect choices: a. Washing clothes and bedding in hot water is a necessary step to kill the mites and prevent reinfestation.
c. Avoiding close contact with family members is important to prevent transmission until the client is treated.
d. Applying the scabicidal cream from head to toe, including under the nails, is a correct application technique to ensure all affected areas are treated.