Which of the following is a primary intervention for treating scabies?

Explanation: Pediatric scabies presents as excoriated papules and nodules with honey-colored crusts, resulting from intense itching and scratching.

Incorrect choices: a. Petechiae and purpura are indicative of a bleeding disorder or other vascular issues, not scabies.

b. A sandpaper-like rash with "strawberry tongue" is a characteristic finding of scarlet fever, not scabies.

c. Vesicular lesions in a "dewdrop on a rose petal" pattern are typical of chickenpox (varicella), not scabies.

Explanation: If one member of a household is diagnosed with scabies, all household members should be treated with scabicide medications to prevent the spread of the infestation.

Incorrect choices:

a. Isolate the infected individual in a separate room: While contact precautions are recommended for the infected individual, isolating them in a separate room is not necessary.

c. Wash all household linens in hot water: Washing linens in hot water is recommended to reduce the risk of mites surviving on infested items, but treatment with scabicide medications is the primary preventive measure.

d. Wear personal protective equipment around the infected individual: Contact precautions, including wearing gloves and gowns, are recommended for healthcare providers but not necessarily for household members. Treating all household members is the most effective preventive measure.