The nurse is teaching a health education class at a community ...

[laurencescou]

The nurse is teaching a health education class at a community center. Patient education about treatment for scabies should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Treatment should be directed to body areas that itch.
  b. Treatment should continue 2 weeks after the signs and symptoms have resolved.
  c. The entire body surface must be treated.
  d. The face and scalp of adults should be treated.
  e. Bedding and underwear should be machine washed and dried.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a group of nurses about communicable diseases. The nurse asks, Which patient population or populations should be advised to avoid preparations containing lindane?
 
  The nurses correctly name which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Patients allergic to sulfa
  b. Children with seizure disorders
  c. Adults with autoimmune disorders
  d. Breast-feeding women
  e. Individuals who consume large amounts of alcohol

[alexanderhamilton]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, E
The entire body surface must be treated, and bedding and underwear should be machine washed and dried.
Treatment should not be directed only to body areas that itch
Treatment should not continue for 2 weeks after the signs and symptoms have resolved.
The entire body surface must be treated, including the face and scalp.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D
Children with seizure disorders and breast-feeding women should be advised to avoid preparations that contain lindane.
Lindane is not contraindicated for patients allergic to sulfa, immunocompromised adults, or individuals who consumes large amounts of alcohol.

[laurencescou]

Thank you!

[alexanderhamilton]

Always glad to help...