Which instructions should the nurse provide to the patient being treated with scabies?

“Wash linens, clothes and towels.”

“Dry clean all linens, towels, and clothes.”

“Remove infested pets from the home.”

“Discard infested mattresses.”

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. “Wash linens, clothes and towels.”
Scabies mites can survive for up to 2–3 days on fabrics. Washing items in hot water and drying on high heat effectively kills mites.

B. “Dry clean all linens, towels, and clothes.”
Not necessary; washing with hot water is sufficient and more accessible.

C. “Remove infested pets from the home.”
Scabies is species-specific. Human scabies mites do not live on pets.

D. “Discard infested mattresses.”
Mites cannot survive long on surfaces without human contact. Mattresses can be vacuumed and covered if needed.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. "What do you think caused your infection?"
Provides insight into possible sources or exposures.

B. "How long have you had the infection?"
Helps establish a timeline for severity and progression.

C. "What aggravates or alleviates symptoms?"
Aids in understanding symptom patterns and effective treatments.

D. “Do you think you got it from a friend?"
This is subjective, speculative, and unlikely to provide useful clinical data.

A. Bright-red, moist lesions B. Blackened, painful lesions C. Snowy white, painless lesions D. Blistered, pinkish-white, painful lesions

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Bright-red, moist lesions:
This describes superficial partial-thickness burns, not full-thickness burns.

B. Blackened, painful lesions:
Full-thickness burns may appear black (eschar), but they are typically painless due to nerve destruction.

C. Snowy white, painless lesions:
Full-thickness burns can be white, leathery, or charred and are often painless due to complete nerve damage.

D. Blistered, pinkish-white, painful lesions:
These are characteristic of deep partial-thickness burns, which retain some nerve sensation.

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